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CV02 OEO

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,458 mi
Last recorded19,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OEO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 19,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 19,442 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 18,582 miles

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

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 18,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,151 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 17,036 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 1,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,661 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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CV02 OEO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV02 OEO, 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 CV02 OEO registered?

CV02 OEO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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