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T900 OTT

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,722 mi
Last recorded17,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 OTT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 17,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 11,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 8,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 8,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 7,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 7,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 7,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 7,475 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 7,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,561 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 565 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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T900 OTT is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

T900 OTT is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is T900 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T900 OTT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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