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OV02 XKU

2002 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,602 mi
Last recorded31,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Triumph Thunderbird11,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 XKU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,934 miles

front side light dim

headlamp full of condensation

Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,038 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 26,284 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,877 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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 XKU is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV02 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

OV02 XKU is a 2002 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is OV02 XKU safe to buy?

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