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EJ12 DTZ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,827 mi
Last recorded33,827 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 33,827 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,540 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 29,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 16,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre has a cut in tread

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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EJ12 DTZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ12 DTZ registered?

EJ12 DTZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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