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GJ08 GKJ

2009 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,044 mi
Last recorded23,044 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,044 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headrace bearings slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 22,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 22,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 22,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,577 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 22,577 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 22,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 21,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 21,242 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 20,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 18,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 16,945 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 6,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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GJ08 GKJ 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 93.8%.

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 GJ08 GKJ, 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 GJ08 GKJ registered?

GJ08 GKJ is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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