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EF09 GJX

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,064 mi
Last recorded25,064 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 GJX
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 25,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 23,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 20,197 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 15,090 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 14,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working front o/s indicator not working - bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2020 13,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,151 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 11,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 9,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 6,577 miles

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

Front non-obligatory position lamp illuminates blue

Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,083 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 5,265 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 4,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 4,105 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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EF09 GJX is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF09 GJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 GJX registered?

EF09 GJX is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is EF09 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 GJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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