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M900 TBS

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,881 mi
Last recorded14,881 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 TBS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 14,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 14,879 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 14,788 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 13,868 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 13,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 13,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,211 miles

N/S riders foot rest damaged - Damage not affecting its function at time of test.

Operation of rear brake lever does not cause brake light to funtion. Brake light functions off front brake only.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 11,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 9,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 8,542 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 8,457 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2009

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 8,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007

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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M900 TBS is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,482 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 M900 TBS, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M900 TBS registered?

M900 TBS is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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