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T900 TUP

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,298 mi
Last recorded17,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 TUP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,034 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage shock absorber lower mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 16,364 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 15,449 miles

Central Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 14,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 14,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 6,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,514 miles

drive chain dry/requires lubricating

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 TUP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T900 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

T900 TUP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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