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LM11 ZEN

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 ZEN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,118 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,407 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 33,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 30,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 45,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 45,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 20,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 90,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 16,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 26,384 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,471 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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LM11 ZEN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM11 ZEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM11 ZEN registered?

LM11 ZEN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LM11 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM11 ZEN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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