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WG12 EEJ

2012 Triumph America

Black Petrol 859cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,784 mi
Last recorded17,784 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph America8,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 EEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine859cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 17,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,706 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 17,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,694 miles

Nearside Front mudgaurd broken but still secure

nutral light not working

Pass 23 May 2022 14,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 14,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 14,193 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 13,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 13,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 13,217 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 13,217 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording replaced exhaust for standard ones (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 12,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 12,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Nov 2016 12,048 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2015 11,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 8,886 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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WG12 EEJ is a 2012 Triumph America in Black with a 859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 8,890 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG12 EEJ registered?

WG12 EEJ is a 2012 Triumph America, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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