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WJ02 KZF

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 KZF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,789 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,824 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,639 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 74,809 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2012 65,736 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2011 59,014 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 32,107 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,618 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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WJ02 KZF is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ02 KZF, 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 WJ02 KZF registered?

WJ02 KZF is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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