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PL12 AAF

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,275 mi
Last recorded9,275 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 AAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 9,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 8,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 7,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 7,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 6,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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PL12 AAF is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PL12 AAF, 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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What year was PL12 AAF registered?

PL12 AAF is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is PL12 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL12 AAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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