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WK02 VEP

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,241 mi
Last recorded33,241 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VEP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 32,156 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,451 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,204 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,374 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 11,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 4,390 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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WK02 VEP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WK02 VEP, 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 WK02 VEP registered?

WK02 VEP is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WK02 VEP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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