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AJ09 ZHT

2009 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 869cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,439 mi
Last recorded13,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZHT
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine869cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 13,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 11,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 11,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 9,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 9,336 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 7,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 4,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 4,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 3,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 2,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 2,763 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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AJ09 ZHT is a 2009 Triumph America in Blue with a 869cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,633 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 ZHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 ZHT registered?

AJ09 ZHT is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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