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BUG 1B

2005 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

63,597 mi
Last recorded63,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 1B
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 63,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 6,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 63,217 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 6,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 6,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 5,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 5,514 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,234 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,766 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,683 miles

Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Screw in nearside front

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,407 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 4,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2009 51,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,095 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,904 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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BUG 1B is a 2005 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 BUG 1B, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BUG 1B is a 2005 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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