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CX62 XLV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,612 mi
Last recorded7,612 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 XLV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 7,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 7,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 7,481 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 7,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 7,388 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 7,388 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 7,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 7,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 5,894 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 5,894 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 5,017 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 4,261 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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CX62 XLV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX62 XLV, 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 CX62 XLV registered?

CX62 XLV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is CX62 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX62 XLV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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