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LJ03 YST

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,835 mi
Last recorded17,835 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YST
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 17,241 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,444 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,830 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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LJ03 YST is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,173 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 LJ03 YST, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 YST registered?

LJ03 YST is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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