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OY52 OJP

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,436 mi
Last recorded28,436 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OJP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 28,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 28,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 27,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 26,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,826 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 25,826 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 24,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 24,685 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 24,303 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 24,303 miles

Stop lamp not working when operating front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,804 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 23,804 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 23,432 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 23,432 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 22,875 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 22,875 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Taped off. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,435 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 21,425 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,336 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 9,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 3,981 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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OY52 OJP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY52 OJP, 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.

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What year was OY52 OJP registered?

OY52 OJP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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