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SK02 ZJO

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,065 mi
Last recorded44,065 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 ZJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,065 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,436 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 43,385 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,016 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,171 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,079 miles

Exhaust is noisy

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 38,079 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is noisy

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,287 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,543 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre sidwalls slightly cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,543 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 20,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,876 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,277 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 6,863 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 6,863 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Luggage rack is loose

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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SK02 ZJO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK02 ZJO, 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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SK02 ZJO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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