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YX62 VOV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,136 mi
Last recorded7,136 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VOV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 7,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 6,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 5,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 4,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 4,883 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,106 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 33,106 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,053 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 31,053 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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YX62 VOV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX62 VOV, 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 YX62 VOV registered?

YX62 VOV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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