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HF51 UXO

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,953 mi
Last recorded37,953 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 UXO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,953 miles

drive chain has some tight links

rear tyre side wall cracked and perrished

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 37,953 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,787 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,462 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate lamp broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,466 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 34,415 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 34,415 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 32,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 30,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 27,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,323 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,759 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

nearside exhaust slightly loose at joint

number plate light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

fork guards touching screen on full travel

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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HF51 UXO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF51 UXO, 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 HF51 UXO registered?

HF51 UXO is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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