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T900 GBX

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,582 mi
Last recorded17,582 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 GBX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 17,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 17,570 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 17,558 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 17,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 16,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,369 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 15,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 11,353 miles

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

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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T900 GBX is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T900 GBX, 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 T900 GBX registered?

T900 GBX is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is T900 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T900 GBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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