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SL12 KTA

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,464 mi
Last recorded18,464 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KTA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,999 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 17,999 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 16,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 15,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 12,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 7,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,000 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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SL12 KTA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL12 KTA, 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 SL12 KTA registered?

SL12 KTA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SL12 KTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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