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BU03 XKK

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,094 mi
Last recorded10,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 10,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 9,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 9,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 9,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 8,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 8,863 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 5,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,785 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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BU03 XKK 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 87.5%.

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 BU03 XKK, 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 BU03 XKK registered?

BU03 XKK is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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