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HF04 NBL

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,433 mi
Last recorded28,433 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 NBL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 28,433 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 26,725 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 26,725 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 23,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight rusted/seized links (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 May 2015 18,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 13,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2014 13,267 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2013 7,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 May 2013 7,073 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 May 2012 4,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 4,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 3,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,954 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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HF04 NBL is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF04 NBL, 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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HF04 NBL is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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