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LJ04 VDF

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,493 mi
Last recorded40,493 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VDF
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,072 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 39,937 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 39,937 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Chain adjusted now ok (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,785 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,785 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,216 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,833 miles

Central Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 37,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 33,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,424 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,368 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 3,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,110 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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LJ04 VDF is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,277 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 VDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 VDF registered?

LJ04 VDF is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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