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P1 KFD

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,532 mi
Last recorded14,532 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 KFD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 14,532 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 14,507 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 11,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,808 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 6,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P1 KFD is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P1 KFD, 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 P1 KFD registered?

P1 KFD is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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