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WJ12 JXP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,490 mi
Last recorded26,490 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JXP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,490 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 26,490 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 21,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 21,777 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,198 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 18,175 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,488 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 17,477 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slighty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,329 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,199 miles

number plate slightly deterorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,879 miles

Rear number-plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 12,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear number-plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,493 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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WJ12 JXP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 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 Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 JXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ12 JXP registered?

WJ12 JXP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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