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SG12 WHS

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,586 mi
Last recorded43,586 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WHS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 34,595 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 24,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 23,005 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Also corroded backing plate [Slightly] (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 19,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 12,941 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 9,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 9,173 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,916 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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SG12 WHS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG12 WHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG12 WHS registered?

SG12 WHS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SG12 WHS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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