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OU04 TUY

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,068 mi
Last recorded27,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 TUY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,068 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively mono-shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

starter switch loose on handle bars

Fail 18 Jun 2025 27,058 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively mono-shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

starter switch loose on handle bars

Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 26,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,927 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 23,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,542 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 17,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,158 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,100 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,981 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 7,817 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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 TUY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU04 TUY, 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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OU04 TUY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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