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BN12 ETU

2012 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,812 mi
Last recorded30,812 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thruxton7,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ETU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 30,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,241 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 24,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,643 miles

Exhaust noisy Noisy but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 22,643 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators re positioned to 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy Noisy but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 10,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 6,908 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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BN12 ETU is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 7,304 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 ETU?

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What year was BN12 ETU registered?

BN12 ETU is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is BN12 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ETU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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