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T3 MCU

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,409 mi
Last recorded16,409 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 MCU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 16,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 15,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 14,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 13,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,966 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Slight distortion both sides - within 4mm tolerance. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Pass switch inoperative (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 12,966 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn weak - May not be audible in traffic (7.7 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock has no or very limited travel. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator insecure Both front indicators slightly loose. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Slight distortion both sides - within 4mm tolerance. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Pass switch inoperative (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Oil visibly leaking on Nearside engine casing but not currently in a quantity likely to pose danger to the operator.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 12,470 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 12,069 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 7,385 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 7,385 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 3,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 1,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T3 MCU is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue 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 T3 MCU, 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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T3 MCU is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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