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MB12 BAD

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,816 mi
Last recorded24,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB12 BAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 24,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 20,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 17,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 12,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 12,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 6,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 3,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 2,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 2,131 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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MB12 BAD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MB12 BAD, 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 MB12 BAD registered?

MB12 BAD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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