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WA03 WZP

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,870 mi
Last recorded8,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 WZP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 8,870 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 8,870 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 8,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,446 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 7,446 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 5,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 5,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 5,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 1,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 694 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 694 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 563 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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WA03 WZP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

WA03 WZP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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