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TBZ 460

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 460
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 15,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 26,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 15,241 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 15,231 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 14,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 13,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,259 miles

Rear 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 16 Jul 2019 13,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 18,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,430 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 9,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 6,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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TBZ 460 is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TBZ 460, 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 TBZ 460 registered?

TBZ 460 is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is TBZ 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 460 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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