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WA53 CYF

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 35,098 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 35,081 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.5mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,336 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 34,336 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure Mounting bolts loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,955 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Sidecar Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 33,938 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel excessively distorted sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,572 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sidecar suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 32,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,872 miles

early signs of front brake bind

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,900 miles

slight crack in rear number plate

Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,866 miles

centre stand held up by luggage elastic

number plate slightly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,268 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

centre stand is retained by luggage elastic

slight crack in number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,771 miles

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

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

c entre stand held up by luggage elastic

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,702 miles

centre stand retained by luggage elastics

Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 9,070 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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WA53 CYF 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 81%.

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 WA53 CYF, 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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WA53 CYF is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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