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OU04 TWM

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,076 mi
Last recorded41,076 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 TWM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 37,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 33,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 30,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,217 miles

Offside Front indicator slightly loose on support

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.1.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,380 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 6,380 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 3,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 3,510 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 3,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,031 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 1,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 69 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 TWM is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

OU04 TWM is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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