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GY12 WJV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,723 mi
Last recorded28,723 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 WJV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 18,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 16,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,319 miles

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

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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GY12 WJV 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY12 WJV, 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 GY12 WJV registered?

GY12 WJV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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