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YT12 MPV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,796 mi
Last recorded10,796 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MPV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 10,796 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting on fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 8,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 8,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 8,080 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm offside of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 7,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 6,679 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 6,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear in centre uneven (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,577 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 5,567 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YT12 MPV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 YT12 MPV, 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 YT12 MPV registered?

YT12 MPV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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