MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
gear selector slightly loose on spline
Front Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre fitted to front (4.1.1)
Oil leak
horn poor
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW52 TFV is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 MW52 TFV, 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 MW52 TFV registered?
MW52 TFV is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 January 2003.
Is MW52 TFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW52 TFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MW52 TFV have outstanding finance?
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