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YJ04 LYV

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,080 mi
Last recorded30,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 LYV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 30,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 29,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 29,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 29,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 29,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 29,209 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 28,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 28,396 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 27,200 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,814 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 20,909 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,869 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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YJ04 LYV is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ04 LYV, 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 YJ04 LYV registered?

YJ04 LYV is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 LYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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