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WJ61 GOP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,944 mi
Last recorded17,944 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 GOP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,944 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 15,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 14,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 14,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 13,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 12,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 12,783 miles

Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 9,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 8,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 8,850 miles

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

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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WJ61 GOP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ61 GOP, 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 WJ61 GOP registered?

WJ61 GOP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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