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OU04 TWY

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,052 mi
Last recorded23,052 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 TWY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 23,052 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Handle Bar Grip slightly lose

Pass 10 Apr 2025 22,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 21,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 20,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 20,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,891 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 11,125 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,047 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front brake pads not sweeping all of inner surface of n/s front brake disc

Oil from scott oiler getting onto n/s edge of rear tyre

Poor headlamp beam pattern

Sidelamp bulb out (not serparate to h/lamp)

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 TWY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

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

Is OU04 TWY safe to buy?

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