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EU04 MVZ

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 MVZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 47,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,207 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 46,207 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 45,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 45,203 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 36,588 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,241 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 19,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,623 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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EU04 MVZ is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU04 MVZ, 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 EU04 MVZ registered?

EU04 MVZ is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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