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GU62 HXX

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,738 mi
Last recorded8,738 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HXX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 8,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 8,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 7,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 7,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 7,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 7,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 7,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 6,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 6,798 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 6,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 4,912 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 4,912 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,074 miles

no plate light not working

no plate mounted toleft of bike

Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GU62 HXX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU62 HXX, 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 GU62 HXX registered?

GU62 HXX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GU62 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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