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FY03 VMW

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,550 mi
Last recorded8,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VMW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,550 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,538 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,501 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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FY03 VMW is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 VMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY03 VMW?

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What year was FY03 VMW registered?

FY03 VMW is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is FY03 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY03 VMW have outstanding finance?

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