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YR02 VBC

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,967 mi
Last recorded33,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 33,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,598 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 30,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,055 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front control (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,865 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,597 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,974 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 9,037 miles

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

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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YR02 VBC is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YR02 VBC, 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 YR02 VBC registered?

YR02 VBC is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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