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BN62 SOU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,499 mi
Last recorded5,499 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 SOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 5,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 5,415 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 5,068 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 5,068 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 4,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,829 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 3,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre has square profile

Fail 28 Mar 2017 3,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre has square profile

Pass 9 Apr 2016 3,340 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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BN62 SOU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN62 SOU, 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 BN62 SOU registered?

BN62 SOU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 SOU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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