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HJ62 PLU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

21,482 mi
Last recorded21,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 PLU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 21,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,432 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 17,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,630 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,833 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,611 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 13,601 miles

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 12,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 9,133 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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HJ62 PLU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue 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 HJ62 PLU, 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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HJ62 PLU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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