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HW12 JYF

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,839 mi
Last recorded17,839 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 17,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 16,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 14,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 12,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 10,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 9,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 8,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 5,759 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 5,759 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 3,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 2,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 2,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 688 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 JYF is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

HW12 JYF is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is HW12 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JYF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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