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OU04 KBK

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,585 mi
Last recorded15,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 KBK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 15,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 15,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 14,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 14,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 14,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,977 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 10,964 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 9,720 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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OU04 KBK is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU04 KBK, 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 OU04 KBK registered?

OU04 KBK is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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