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GX53 JXK

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,745 mi
Last recorded12,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JXK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 12,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 12,718 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 12,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 12,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 12,610 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,388 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

rear light, only 50% of the light source is working

Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,207 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,025 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 12,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,920 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 11,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 11,609 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 10,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 7,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 204 miles

rear wheel slight missalignment

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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GX53 JXK is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX53 JXK, 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 GX53 JXK registered?

GX53 JXK is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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