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KY12 LVC

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,795 mi
Last recorded13,795 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 LVC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 13,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 10,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 9,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 8,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 7,354 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 5,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 4,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 3,600 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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KY12 LVC is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY12 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY12 LVC registered?

KY12 LVC is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KY12 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 LVC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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