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CX51 EUA

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,367 mi
Last recorded9,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 EUA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 9,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 8,992 miles

Front tyre has slightly perished sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 7,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 7,374 miles

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2020 6,959 miles

Rear Tyre has slight perishing to the sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2020 6,946 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 6,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 6,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 5,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 3,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 2,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,407 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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CX51 EUA is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX51 EUA, 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 CX51 EUA registered?

CX51 EUA is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is CX51 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 EUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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