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OU04 GKE

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,542 mi
Last recorded25,542 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 GKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,893 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 23,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 23,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 21,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 17,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,318 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 GKE is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GKE, 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 OU04 GKE registered?

OU04 GKE is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OU04 GKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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