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BJ12 OXP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,946 mi
Last recorded15,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OXP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 15,946 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 15,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 14,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 12,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 12,695 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 12,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 8,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 5,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 4,474 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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BJ12 OXP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 OXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ12 OXP registered?

BJ12 OXP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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