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GJ61 CFZ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,237 mi
Last recorded19,237 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 CFZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 19,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 18,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 18,224 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 16,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 16,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 15,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,406 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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GJ61 CFZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ61 CFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ61 CFZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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