MOT Status
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42,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
coolant very low
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))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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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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What year was SJ03 HLG registered?
SJ03 HLG is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 2003.
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