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FY02 UWV

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,959 mi
Last recorded17,959 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UWV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 17,959 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 17,439 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 17,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,818 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 14,809 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 13,568 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,885 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 5,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,115 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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FY02 UWV 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 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 FY02 UWV, 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 FY02 UWV registered?

FY02 UWV is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is FY02 UWV safe to buy?

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