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LY53 UUE

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,850 mi
Last recorded20,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UUE
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 20,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 20,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 20,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 20,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 19,725 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre sidewalls have cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,191 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,986 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 18,986 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,092 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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LY53 UUE is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY53 UUE, 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 LY53 UUE registered?

LY53 UUE is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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