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SM12 TYC

2012 Triumph Thruxton

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,622 mi
Last recorded16,622 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thruxton7,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 TYC
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 15,011 miles

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

Nearside Upper oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 13,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 13,926 miles

Nearside 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 11 Oct 2022 12,936 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 12,936 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 11,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 11,546 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 11,081 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,767 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 6,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,122 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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SM12 TYC is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton in Green with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM12 TYC, 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.

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What year was SM12 TYC registered?

SM12 TYC is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is SM12 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 TYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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