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WA03 OLM

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,679 mi
Last recorded22,679 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OLM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 22,660 miles

Stop lamp not working when operating rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 21,243 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 21,243 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,519 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 20,519 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 20,427 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 19,346 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 18,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 15,429 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,777 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front 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.

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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WA03 OLM is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA03 OLM, 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 WA03 OLM registered?

WA03 OLM is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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