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OU04 BVG

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,950 mi
Last recorded28,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BVG
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 28,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 28,950 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 25,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 24,600 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,616 miles

Front tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 14,081 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 13,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 12,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 7,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 4,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,855 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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OU04 BVG is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU04 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 BVG registered?

OU04 BVG is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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