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EK12 TWY

2012 Triumph Thruxton

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,420 mi
Last recorded21,420 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thruxton7,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TWY
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 20,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 18,147 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 13,036 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak rocker cover

Pass 21 Feb 2018 8,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,170 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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EK12 TWY is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton in Green with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 7,304 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 TWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK12 TWY registered?

EK12 TWY is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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