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EU09 LWV

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,773 mi
Last recorded20,773 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 LWV
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 20,773 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 20,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,446 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 16,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 15,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 13,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 13,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 10,616 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 4,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 2,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 2,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 1,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 1,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 1,357 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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EU09 LWV is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EU09 LWV, 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.

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What year was EU09 LWV registered?

EU09 LWV is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is EU09 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 LWV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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