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GY12 EMX

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,920 mi
Last recorded17,920 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EMX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 17,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,346 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 17,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 15,374 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 13,765 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhausts are slightly loud

Pass 27 Dec 2019 12,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 8,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 7,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 6,979 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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GY12 EMX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY12 EMX, 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 GY12 EMX registered?

GY12 EMX is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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