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T9 BRD

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,563 mi
Last recorded19,563 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,397 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 19,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 18,071 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,492 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,498 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 14,498 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,927 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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T9 BRD is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T9 BRD, 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 T9 BRD registered?

T9 BRD is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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