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T30 BRD

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,336 mi
Last recorded12,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 12,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 11,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 11,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 10,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 9,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 9,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 7,777 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 7,749 miles

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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T30 BRD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T30 BRD, 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 T30 BRD registered?

T30 BRD is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is T30 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 BRD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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