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YF12 RZV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,484 mi
Last recorded22,484 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 RZV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 22,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 21,619 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 21,619 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 19,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 17,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 14,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 12,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 12,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 8,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 6,645 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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YF12 RZV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 RZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF12 RZV registered?

YF12 RZV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is YF12 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 RZV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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