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GK02 HRZ

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,419 mi
Last recorded34,419 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 HRZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 34,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 30,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,299 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,719 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,320 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 12,359 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,379 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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GK02 HRZ is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK02 HRZ, 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 GK02 HRZ registered?

GK02 HRZ is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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