MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Incorrect bulb fitted, replaced for correct bulb giving correct beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Horn not working horn not working - appeared to be bad connection - now working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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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WK53 BFP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 WK53 BFP, 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 WK53 BFP registered?
WK53 BFP is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is WK53 BFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for WK53 BFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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