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KY12 JVT

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,087 mi
Last recorded18,087 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 18,087 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Front bolt not secure, but rear is holding tank in place. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 18,087 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Front bolt not secure, but rear is holding tank in place. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 17,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned drive belt rubbing on edge of hub carrier (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 16,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 15,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 15,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 14,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 14,310 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 13,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 12,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,508 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 8,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,307 miles

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 JVT 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 85.7%.

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 JVT, 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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What year was KY12 JVT registered?

KY12 JVT is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KY12 JVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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