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BX02 AYO

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,775 mi
Last recorded23,775 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 AYO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 23,775 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,641 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 23,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 23,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,455 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 22,455 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,312 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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BX02 AYO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX02 AYO, 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 BX02 AYO registered?

BX02 AYO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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