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GY62 YZN

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,540 mi
Last recorded20,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YZN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 20,540 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 20,518 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 19,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear exhaust bracket bolts missing

Pass 30 May 2024 19,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

exhaust bracket bolts

Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust bracket bolts

Pass 24 May 2022 18,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 18,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 17,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 17,056 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 15,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 14,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 14,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,825 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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GY62 YZN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc 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 GY62 YZN, 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 GY62 YZN registered?

GY62 YZN is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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