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MF62 DLD

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,404 mi
Last recorded20,404 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 DLD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 20,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 20,404 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop lamp does not illuminate with the operation of the front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 19,095 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 19,095 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 13,182 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 13,182 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 13,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded through entire circumference,blowing badly,and excessively loud (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm below wear indicators and below 1mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose right hand silencer so corroded as to be held by one bolt only (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 10,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,442 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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MF62 DLD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,451 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 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF62 DLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF62 DLD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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