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GJ62 EUB

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,731 mi
Last recorded48,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 EUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 43,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 38,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,400 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 16,400 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,635 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 15,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,014 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 EUB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ62 EUB, 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 GJ62 EUB registered?

GJ62 EUB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is GJ62 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 EUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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