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YT12 MTE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MTE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 33,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,637 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,990 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 28,990 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2020 27,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 21,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 21,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 19,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 19,968 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,450 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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YT12 MTE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 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 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 YT12 MTE, 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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YT12 MTE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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