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RV12 JYK

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,888 mi
Last recorded12,888 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JYK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 12,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,697 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 12,697 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 11,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 10,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 10,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 9,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 9,740 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 9,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 9,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 8,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 6,742 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,287 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 2,733 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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RV12 JYK is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 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 Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 JYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV12 JYK registered?

RV12 JYK is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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