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VE12 UYC

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,739 mi
Last recorded7,739 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 UYC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 7,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 7,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 7,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 7,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 7,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 7,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 6,386 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 6,386 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,163 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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VE12 UYC is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue 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 VE12 UYC, 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 VE12 UYC registered?

VE12 UYC is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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