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V1 CGB

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,852 mi
Last recorded31,852 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 CGB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,063 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 24,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 19,608 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 17,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 16,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 15,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 13,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 11,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 11,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 8,410 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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V1 CGB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V1 CGB, 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 V1 CGB registered?

V1 CGB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is V1 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 CGB 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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