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WA04 VLV

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,796 mi
Last recorded37,796 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VLV
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,796 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,559 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,882 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 29,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,991 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,663 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 May 2015 20,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,611 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 16,611 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,540 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,520 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 12,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,242 miles

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

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 VLV is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLV, 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.

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WA04 VLV is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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