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YN53 KBY

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,558 mi
Last recorded24,558 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 KBY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 24,558 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 24,555 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,930 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 22,363 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 22,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,155 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 14,155 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,804 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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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.

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