MOT Status
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36,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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CU53 ECY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 CU53 ECY, 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 CU53 ECY registered?
CU53 ECY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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