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SV12 XAD

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,715 mi
Last recorded31,715 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 30,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 28,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 28,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 26,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 26,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,384 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 22,357 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 20,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,210 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 XAD 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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

SV12 XAD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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