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LJ03 GPE

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GPE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 23,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,572 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,584 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,721 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,638 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 13,668 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,081 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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LJ03 GPE is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LJ03 GPE, 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 LJ03 GPE registered?

LJ03 GPE is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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