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WK53 BFP

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,400 mi
Last recorded17,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BFP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 17,400 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 15,618 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 14,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 13,164 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 13,164 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 11,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 6,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,029 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,400 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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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.

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