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HJ02 TWU

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 TWU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 23,487 miles

Rear Tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,864 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 22,864 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 21,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 20,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,495 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,407 miles

no plate illuminating lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,814 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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HJ02 TWU is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ02 TWU, 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 HJ02 TWU registered?

HJ02 TWU is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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