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SG52 VEY

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,574 mi
Last recorded11,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VEY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,574 miles

rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,340 miles

rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,252 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey #1+2 (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 11,252 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey #1+2 (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 10,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,622 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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SG52 VEY is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SG52 VEY, 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 SG52 VEY registered?

SG52 VEY is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is SG52 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 VEY 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.

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