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VO02 EAK

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,294 mi
Last recorded63,294 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EAK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 61,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,290 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 60,252 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 58,957 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 58,274 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 56,887 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,177 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 53,177 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,092 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))

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 EAK is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO02 EAK, 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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VO02 EAK is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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