MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU52 XEW is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GU52 XEW, 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 GU52 XEW registered?
GU52 XEW is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 November 2002.
Is GU52 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU52 XEW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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