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DE61 CJZ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,013 mi
Last recorded11,013 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CJZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 11,013 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 11,013 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Metal object in the rear tyre. Avon Storm 3D, 200/50/ZR17

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

Pass 18 May 2024 10,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 10,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 10,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 8,865 miles

Rear brake reading slight fluctuation

Fail 7 Dec 2017 8,865 miles

Tyre tread not clearly visible Front tyre worn uneven (4.1.3(i))

Front tyre 120/70/19 ZR Metzeler ME880

Rear brake reading slight fluctuation

Pass 20 Aug 2016 7,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 7,162 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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DE61 CJZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 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 Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE61 CJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE61 CJZ registered?

DE61 CJZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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The MOT history for DE61 CJZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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