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BD52 FVL

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FVL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 45,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,901 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 43,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,570 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 43,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,978 miles

this motorcycle was originaly failed for having tubeless tyres fitted with tubes i have now been told by VOSA at bristol that this is not an MOT fail item & that i have to pas & advise

Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,973 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,247 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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BD52 FVL is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD52 FVL, 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 BD52 FVL registered?

BD52 FVL is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BD52 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 FVL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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