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WV52 CWA

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 CWA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 78,789 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 78,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,178 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,285 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,285 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,268 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,434 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Offside stop light not working

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

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

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

offside rear position light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside stop light not working

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

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

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

offside rear position light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,475 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight corrosion front water pipe

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight corrosion front water pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,760 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 33,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,281 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

rear light cracked

throttle cable rough operation needs replacing

Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,281 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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WV52 CWA is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV52 CWA, 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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WV52 CWA is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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