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SW12 SDX

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,374 mi
Last recorded3,374 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 SDX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 3,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 3,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 3,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 3,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 2,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 2,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 2,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 2,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 1,765 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 1,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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SW12 SDX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,215cc 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 SW12 SDX, 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 SW12 SDX registered?

SW12 SDX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is SW12 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 SDX 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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