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YJ51 LGL

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,274 mi
Last recorded13,274 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 LGL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 13,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 13,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 10,931 miles

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

nearside handgrip

Fail 21 Jun 2014 10,904 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

nearside handgrip

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 10,167 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,969 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 8,969 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 8,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 6,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 6,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,842 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,768 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 6,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YJ51 LGL is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ51 LGL, 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 YJ51 LGL registered?

YJ51 LGL is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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