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EK62 VXG

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,261 mi
Last recorded25,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VXG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 25,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 24,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 23,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 18,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 14,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 9,942 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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EK62 VXG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK62 VXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 VXG registered?

EK62 VXG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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