Triumph Thruxton (2012)
2012 Triumph Thruxton
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2012 Triumph Thruxton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Triumph Thruxton has a first-time pass rate of 77.3%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are prone to the occasional fix before MOT approval. One in six examples (16.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is moderately elevated and worth taking seriously during any pre-purchase inspection.
These Thruxton's are genuinely low-mileage machines, with a median of just 6,722 miles at test, suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed. The average of 0.69 failures and 2.0 advisories per vehicle points to minor wear items rather than structural problems—budget for routine maintenance like chains, brake pads, and light corrosion before you buy, and always request full MOT and service history.
What to check before buying a 2012 Triumph Thruxton
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 101 | 76.8% | 0.7 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Triumph Thruxton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Triumph Thruxton vehicles fall between 3,633 and 11,482 miles.
2012 Triumph Thruxton — Still on the Road
51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Triumph Thruxton
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.6%
Exhaust noisy
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34.9%
Exhaust noisy
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22.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16%
Rear reflector missing
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15.5%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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14.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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