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KE04 UMS

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,193 mi
Last recorded20,193 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 UMS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 20,193 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 19,784 miles

Drive chain needs lubricating

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,479 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 14,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 14,479 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 8,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,139 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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KE04 UMS is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KE04 UMS, 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 KE04 UMS registered?

KE04 UMS is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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