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SV12 OSO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,781 mi
Last recorded18,781 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OSO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 18,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 17,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,633 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,633 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,911 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 8,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,390 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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SV12 OSO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black 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 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 SV12 OSO, 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 SV12 OSO registered?

SV12 OSO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SV12 OSO 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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