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CX04 AKY

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,351 mi
Last recorded24,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 AKY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 24,351 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber linkage free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 24,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,869 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,584 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked on corner

Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,370 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre perished

number plate cracked

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,787 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,542 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,542 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,133 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 13,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,647 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,242 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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CX04 AKY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX04 AKY, 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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CX04 AKY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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