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WA04 PBU

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 PBU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 20 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 20 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 3 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 3 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 15 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 15 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 16,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 15,164 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 15,164 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 12,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,419 miles

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 7,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 5,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,101 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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WA04 PBU is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,277 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA04 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA04 PBU registered?

WA04 PBU is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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