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WJ62 KPE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,928 mi
Last recorded16,928 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KPE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 16,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,706 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 15,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 15,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 13,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 12,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 11,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 10,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 6,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 5,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 KPE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ62 KPE, 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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WJ62 KPE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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