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CU04 FMM

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,558 mi
Last recorded42,558 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FMM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,558 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,109 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,518 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,518 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,277 miles

rear lower shock bush has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,020 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,357 miles

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

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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CU04 FMM is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU04 FMM, 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 CU04 FMM registered?

CU04 FMM is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for CU04 FMM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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