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VU02 KNE

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,673 mi
Last recorded15,673 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KNE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 15,673 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 15,671 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 14,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 14,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 13,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,849 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 12,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 12,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 11,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 2,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,005 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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VU02 KNE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VU02 KNE, 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 VU02 KNE registered?

VU02 KNE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 KNE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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