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T900 SPO

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,082 mi
Last recorded31,082 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 SPO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 31,082 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 31,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,809 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 25,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,180 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE FLUCTUATION

Fail 27 Nov 2020 19,180 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE FLUCTUATION

Stop lamp not working WHEN REAR BRAKE APPLIED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 18,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 18,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,978 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,424 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 SPO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SPO, 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 T900 SPO registered?

T900 SPO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is T900 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T900 SPO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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