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GJ52 OKS

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,052 mi
Last recorded13,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OKS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 13,052 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 12,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 12,684 miles

Central Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 9,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 9,065 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 9,065 miles

Nearside Upper Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 8,478 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 7,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 7,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 7,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 6,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 5,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 5,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 4,713 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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GJ52 OKS is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ52 OKS, 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 GJ52 OKS registered?

GJ52 OKS is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ52 OKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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