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AY08 BLJ

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,836 mi
Last recorded16,836 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 BLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,836 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2023 14,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 11,107 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 10,972 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 8,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2021 8,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 461 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 2,008 miles

Rear tyre has slight contamination of chain grease on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 1,984 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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AY08 BLJ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 AY08 BLJ, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 BLJ registered?

AY08 BLJ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 BLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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