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KY12 JVN

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,339 mi
Last recorded9,339 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 JVN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 9,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 8,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 8,390 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent and flickers (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive belt Guard Missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 8,119 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,913 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 7,592 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 7,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear drive belt guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 7,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear drive belt guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive belt pulley so loose it is likely to fail rear drive pulley adjusters loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 6,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

abs light on but does not effect braking system

Fail 16 May 2018 6,476 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

abs light on but does not effect braking system

Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,499 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 5,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre not standard size for type of motorcycle

Fail 6 Apr 2016 5,116 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre fouling another component rear tyre will foul drive belt guard (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre is car tyre fitment (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 4,613 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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KY12 JVN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY12 JVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KY12 JVN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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