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OE12 YCM

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,953 mi
Last recorded7,953 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 YCM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 7,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 5,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 5,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 5,376 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 5,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 4,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 4,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 3,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 1,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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OE12 YCM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE12 YCM, 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 OE12 YCM registered?

OE12 YCM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is OE12 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 YCM 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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