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T28 BRD

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,158 mi
Last recorded19,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 19,158 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 16,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 12,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 12,595 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 3,040 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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T28 BRD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,699cc 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 T28 BRD, 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 T28 BRD registered?

T28 BRD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is T28 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 BRD 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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