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FJ09 DME

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,157 mi
Last recorded1,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 DME
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 1,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 8,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 8,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 7,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass strong advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 7,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass strong advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 5,295 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 5,295 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 5,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 5,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 4,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 4,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,890 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 4,407 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 4,407 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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FJ09 DME is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc 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 FJ09 DME, 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 FJ09 DME registered?

FJ09 DME is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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