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VO12 GRX

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,193 mi
Last recorded14,193 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GRX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,193 miles

Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 14,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 11,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 10,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 8,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 6,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 5,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 5,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 4,635 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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VO12 GRX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 GRX, 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 VO12 GRX registered?

VO12 GRX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is VO12 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 GRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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