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Triumph Thunderbird

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 885 cc

LA51 VCDMOT history

LA51 VCD is a silver petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 17,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
17,641 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VCD was last recorded at 17,641 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2014: 9,096 miles, lower than 9,099 miles on 16 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
16,932 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,641 miles
  • 2025 – 16,932 miles
  • 2024 – 15,898 miles
  • 2023 – 15,153 miles
  • 2022 – 13,349 miles
  • 2021 – 12,920 miles
  • 2019 – 11,947 miles
  • 2018 – 10,714 miles
  • 2016 – 10,158 miles
  • 2015 – 9,348 miles
  • 2014 – 9,096 miles
  • 2013 – 9,099 miles
  • 2012 – 9,095 miles
  • 2011 – 9,042 miles
  • 2009 – 6,684 miles
  • 2008 – 6,319 miles
  • 2007 – 5,331 miles
  • 2006 – 4,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,641 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,641 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    17,641 miles
    Test number
    777259570131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  2. Pass16,932 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    16,932 miles
    Test number
    478764766571
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass15,898 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    15,898 miles
    Test number
    497912606730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,153 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    15,153 miles
    Test number
    748273929818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,349 miles (+429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    101697535971
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass12,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    252533517926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail12,920 miles (+973)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    441014659163
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

  8. Pass11,947 miles (+1,233)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    11,947 miles
    Test number
    839440062561
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  9. Pass10,714 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,714 miles
    Test number
    441826926228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,528 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    10,528 miles
    Test number
    784441677426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,158 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,158 miles
    Test number
    977540367419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,348 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,348 miles
    Test number
    700403847083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass9,096 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,096 miles
    Test number
    649416374297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,099 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,099 miles
    Test number
    695589553283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,095 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,095 miles
    Test number
    977895762231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,042 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    115831451270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,555 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,555 miles
    Test number
    115442761445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,684 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    6,684 miles
    Test number
    391576979473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,319 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    6,319 miles
    Test number
    391633908460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail5,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,331 miles
    Test number
    222850407273
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  21. Pass5,331 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,331 miles
    Test number
    712730707286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    4,357 miles
    Test number
    113572296147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VCD

Does LA51 VCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VCD is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VCD?
The MOT on LA51 VCD is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 VCD done?
LA51 VCD was recorded at 17,641 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 655 miles a year.
Has LA51 VCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VCD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 VCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VCD find?
LA51 VCD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.

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