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T13 NCT

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,556 mi
Last recorded11,556 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 NCT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 11,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 10,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 9,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 8,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 3,716 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 3,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 1,611 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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T13 NCT is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T13 NCT, 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 T13 NCT registered?

T13 NCT is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is T13 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T13 NCT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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