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LG12 GGY

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GGY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 16,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 16,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements changed for legal size (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2022 16,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 12,881 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 10,253 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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LG12 GGY 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 80%.

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 LG12 GGY, 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 LG12 GGY registered?

LG12 GGY is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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