MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
registration plate deteriorated
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm misshaped (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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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YN53 KBY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YN53 KBY, 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 YN53 KBY registered?
YN53 KBY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is YN53 KBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN53 KBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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