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EU05 GLK

2005 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,025 mi
Last recorded48,025 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GLK
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Outer Front Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,034 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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EU05 GLK is a 2005 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 GLK, 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 21 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 GLK registered?

EU05 GLK is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EU05 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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