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GN58 JYL

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 JYL
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,669 miles

Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 48,669 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 48,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 47,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 47,279 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 45,500 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,169 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,709 miles

Aftermarket indicators fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 7,166 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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GN58 JYL is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN58 JYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN58 JYL registered?

GN58 JYL is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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The MOT history for GN58 JYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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