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T16 JGG

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,810 mi
Last recorded5,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 JGG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 5,810 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 5,810 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 5,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 5,315 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 3,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 3,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 3,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 3,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 3,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 2,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 550 miles

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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T16 JGG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T16 JGG, 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 T16 JGG registered?

T16 JGG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for T16 JGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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