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CU59 PBZ

2009 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,711 mi
Last recorded31,711 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thruxton7,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 PBZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 31,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 26,906 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 26,874 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,288 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,715 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 23,715 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,919 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,919 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 14,480 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,635 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 10,635 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,933 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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CU59 PBZ is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 7,114 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 CU59 PBZ, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU59 PBZ registered?

CU59 PBZ is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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