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KY62 CZV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,564 mi
Last recorded28,564 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 CZV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 28,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 22,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 14,833 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 12,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 11,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 11,960 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 8,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 5,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 1,973 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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KY62 CZV 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 KY62 CZV, 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 KY62 CZV registered?

KY62 CZV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for KY62 CZV 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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