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LG12 TUA

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,320 mi
Last recorded18,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 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 7 May 2025 17,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 17,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 16,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 15,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 14,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 10,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,396 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tape on silencers

Fail 21 Jun 2017 7,396 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tape on silencers

Pass 2 Jul 2016 5,466 miles

Exhaust mufflers taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Licence plate light not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing against guide. (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,224 miles

rear tyre getting low

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 TUA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG12 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 TUA registered?

LG12 TUA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 TUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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