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KY12 PFU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,335 mi
Last recorded31,335 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,335 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 31,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition l h side front pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

r/h ex cover craked

Pass 7 Feb 2025 30,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 30,724 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coolant pipe under the engine (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 30,724 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coolant pipe under the engine (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking from oil filler cap

Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,515 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2020 29,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe from rear master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2019 28,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 28,565 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,151 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 25,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,583 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,583 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,991 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 16,991 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 PFU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFU, 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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KY12 PFU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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