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LR52 AEB

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,399 mi
Last recorded2,399 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 AEB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 2,399 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 2,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 2,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 1,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 1,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 1,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 1,016 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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LR52 AEB is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR52 AEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR52 AEB?

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What year was LR52 AEB registered?

LR52 AEB is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is LR52 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 AEB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR52 AEB have outstanding finance?

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