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M70 LCS

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,168 mi
Last recorded36,168 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 LCS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 36,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 32,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,770 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 19,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 19,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,798 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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M70 LCS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M70 LCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M70 LCS registered?

M70 LCS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is M70 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 LCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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