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S13 RJL

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,861 mi
Last recorded11,861 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 RJL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 11,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 11,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 10,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 9,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 8,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 6,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 6,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 5,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,905 miles

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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S13 RJL is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S13 RJL, 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 S13 RJL registered?

S13 RJL is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is S13 RJL safe to buy?

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