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EX62 VCA

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,991 mi
Last recorded11,991 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 VCA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 11,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,746 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 10,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 10,943 miles

Drive belt has small stone hole.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 7,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 7,654 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 7,444 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 7,436 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 6,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 5,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 3,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 3,835 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,928 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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EX62 VCA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX62 VCA, 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 EX62 VCA registered?

EX62 VCA is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is EX62 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 VCA shows 15 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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