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OV02 XKT

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,948 mi
Last recorded28,948 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 XKT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 28,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,995 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 21,995 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 18,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,415 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 17,415 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,838 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 15,838 miles

Nearside Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,394 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,816 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 10,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,859 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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OV02 XKT is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV02 XKT, 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 OV02 XKT registered?

OV02 XKT is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for OV02 XKT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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