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YT12 MRV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,067 mi
Last recorded20,067 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MRV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 20,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 18,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 15,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,912 miles

Offside Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 15,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 15,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 15,754 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,432 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 15,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,470 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 12,470 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,285 miles

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

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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YT12 MRV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT12 MRV, 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 YT12 MRV registered?

YT12 MRV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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