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VA12 HYH

2012 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,387 mi
Last recorded57,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thruxton7,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 HYH
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,211 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 54,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,739 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Slightly stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,739 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Lower bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Slightly stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,221 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,080 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,661 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,063 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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VA12 HYH is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 7,304 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 HYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA12 HYH registered?

VA12 HYH is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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