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LA12 FHM

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,685 mi
Last recorded18,685 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 FHM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,685 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 18,680 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 18,320 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 16,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 13,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,280 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 7,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,669 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,320 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 5,299 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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LA12 FHM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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 LA12 FHM, 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 LA12 FHM registered?

LA12 FHM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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