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YS12 AUH

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,230 mi
Last recorded29,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AUH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 24,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 16,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 15,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 14,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 13,786 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 11,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,129 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 10,129 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 8,516 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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YS12 AUH is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS12 AUH, 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 YS12 AUH registered?

YS12 AUH is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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