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LB52 SMX

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,467 mi
Last recorded5,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SMX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 5,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 3,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 1,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,103 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Gear Lever Bush Worn

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 8,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,834 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 69,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,874 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,794 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,174 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,174 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 19,534 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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LB52 SMX is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange 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 LB52 SMX, 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 LB52 SMX registered?

LB52 SMX is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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