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VO62 OBS

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,897 mi
Last recorded14,897 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 OBS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 14,897 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 14,897 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 12,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 9,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 8,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 7,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 7,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 3,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 3,221 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 3,221 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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VO62 OBS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO62 OBS, 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 VO62 OBS registered?

VO62 OBS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is VO62 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 OBS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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