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EO52 LJE

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,297 mi
Last recorded8,297 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LJE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 8,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 6,330 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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EO52 LJE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EO52 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO52 LJE?

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What year was EO52 LJE registered?

EO52 LJE is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is EO52 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 LJE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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