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VO02 DZW

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,975 mi
Last recorded13,975 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DZW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 13,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 13,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 13,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 12,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 9,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,910 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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VO02 DZW is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO02 DZW, 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 VO02 DZW registered?

VO02 DZW is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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