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OV12 LWP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,300 mi
Last recorded12,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 LWP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 12,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 8,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 7,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 7,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 5,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 5,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 4,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 3,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 2,440 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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OV12 LWP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 LWP registered?

OV12 LWP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is OV12 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 LWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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