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DX04 YJY

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,247 mi
Last recorded24,247 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 YJY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 24,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 2,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,867 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 2,798 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 2,598 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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DX04 YJY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX04 YJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX04 YJY registered?

DX04 YJY is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is DX04 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 YJY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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