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WJ62 CLU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,398 mi
Last recorded25,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 CLU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 25,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 24,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 23,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,317 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 18,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,734 miles

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

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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WJ62 CLU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ62 CLU, 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 WJ62 CLU registered?

WJ62 CLU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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