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CU53 ECY

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,049 mi
Last recorded36,049 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ECY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,049 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,760 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 33,157 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 33,157 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,796 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 31,796 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 27,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 22,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,354 miles

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?

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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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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CU53 ECY is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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