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RJ12 KHC

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,249 mi
Last recorded13,249 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KHC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 13,249 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 13,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 11,573 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 10,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 8,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 8,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 7,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 7,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 5,822 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 5,822 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2016 4,492 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

unable to check rear wheel bearings as wheel will not rotate freely

Pass 11 Aug 2015 2,961 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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RJ12 KHC 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ12 KHC, 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 RJ12 KHC registered?

RJ12 KHC is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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