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KW12 JVP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,661 mi
Last recorded24,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 JVP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 13,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 11,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,506 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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KW12 JVP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW12 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW12 JVP registered?

KW12 JVP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is KW12 JVP safe to buy?

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