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SJ03 HLG

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,346 mi
Last recorded42,346 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HLG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 42,346 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

coolant very low

Fail 23 Jan 2026 42,346 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

coolant very low

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 42,344 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant very low

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 40,205 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 38,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned BARS NOT IN LINE WITH FRONT WHEEL (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 34,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 32,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 32,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 18,877 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 16,161 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 14,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,936 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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SJ03 HLG is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJ03 HLG, 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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SJ03 HLG is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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