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GJ62 ETR

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,441 mi
Last recorded28,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ETR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 28,441 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 27,380 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 23,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2016 12,773 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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GJ62 ETR is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GJ62 ETR, 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 GJ62 ETR registered?

GJ62 ETR is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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