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OY02 ZYD

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,638 mi
Last recorded42,638 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 ZYD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,638 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 39,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 39,215 miles

Stop lamp not working Front Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 38,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,626 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 35,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 14,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,468 miles

front tyre slightly perished(but not to the ply)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,622 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre perished on sidewalls

rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 11,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 9,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 8,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,829 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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OY02 ZYD is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 11,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 ZYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY02 ZYD registered?

OY02 ZYD is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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