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HN52 AFF

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,690 mi
Last recorded24,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 AFF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 24,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 24,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 23,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre starting to show signs of ageing around the bead area.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,606 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 13,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,209 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 8,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 5,036 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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HN52 AFF is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN52 AFF, 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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HN52 AFF is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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