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WJ02 VVE

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,901 mi
Last recorded7,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VVE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 7,901 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 7,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 7,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 7,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 6,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 6,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 6,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 5,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 4,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 VVE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ02 VVE, 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 WJ02 VVE registered?

WJ02 VVE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 VVE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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