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ANH 197A

1997 Triumph Thruxton

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 197A
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,185 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 48,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 1,869 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 1,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 1,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 1,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 1,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 1,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 1,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 1,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,825 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 1,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 1,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front floor areas have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,443 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,443 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 46,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,728 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,044 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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ANH 197A is a 1997 Triumph Thruxton in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ANH 197A, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANH 197A registered?

ANH 197A is a 1997 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for ANH 197A shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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