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FG09 TUP

2009 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,371 mi
Last recorded11,371 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 TUP
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 11,371 miles

Age related light cracking to rear tyre

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2024 11,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 10,557 miles

Rear Light cracking to rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,771 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 9,643 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from downpipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 9,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 8,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 8,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 7,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,420 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 5,420 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,839 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FG09 TUP is a 2009 Triumph America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG09 TUP, 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 FG09 TUP registered?

FG09 TUP is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 TUP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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