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HW12 JYE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,933 mi
Last recorded15,933 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JYE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 15,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 14,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 11,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 4,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 3,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 1,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 1,294 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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HW12 JYE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW12 JYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 JYE registered?

HW12 JYE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is HW12 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JYE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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