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HG62 JOH

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,412 mi
Last recorded12,412 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 JOH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 12,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 8,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 8,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 8,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 8,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 7,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 6,056 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 6,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 3,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 3,014 miles

Exhaust mufflers taped.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 2,617 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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HG62 JOH is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HG62 JOH, 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 HG62 JOH registered?

HG62 JOH is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is HG62 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 JOH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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