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HJ02 ZCZ

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,382 mi
Last recorded22,382 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 ZCZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 21,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,646 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 20,646 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 12,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 10,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 8,972 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,407 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 ZCZ 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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

HJ02 ZCZ is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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