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YY62 FGJ

2012 Triumph America

Orange Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,050 mi
Last recorded5,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph America8,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 FGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 5,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 4,361 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 4,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 4,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 3,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 2,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 2,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 2,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 693 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 556 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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YY62 FGJ is a 2012 Triumph America in Orange with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY62 FGJ, 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 YY62 FGJ registered?

YY62 FGJ is a 2012 Triumph America, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is YY62 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 FGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY62 FGJ have outstanding finance?

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