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RV61 XNP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,633 mi
Last recorded28,633 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XNP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 28,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 26,152 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 26,152 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,727 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 24,727 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 19,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 13,349 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 9,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 3,375 miles

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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RV61 XNP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV61 XNP, 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

How do I check the history of RV61 XNP?

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What year was RV61 XNP registered?

RV61 XNP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is RV61 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 XNP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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