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YB03 FVW

2003 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,014 mi
Last recorded8,014 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Triumph Thunderbird12,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 FVW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 4,232 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 4,232 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 3,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,187 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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YB03 FVW is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB03 FVW, 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 YB03 FVW registered?

YB03 FVW is a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YB03 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 FVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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