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GX09 HFW

2009 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,998 mi
Last recorded21,998 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thruxton7,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 HFW
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 21,998 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 21,828 miles

Front Indicator Bracket Loose

Front Pads Wearing Low

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 21,502 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front position light not working but headlamp operates with ignition switch

Pass 4 May 2023 20,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 20,544 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 18,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 18,708 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 17,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tyres getting low

Pass 7 May 2019 16,429 miles

tyres low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,649 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 15,649 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 15,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,864 miles

center stand bolts loose

Fail 21 Apr 2015 13,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

center stand bolts loose

Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,640 miles

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

front tyre starting to split on side wall

pilot bulb dim but still working

Pass 20 Feb 2012 3,280 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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GX09 HFW is a 2009 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 2009 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 7,114 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 GX09 HFW, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX09 HFW registered?

GX09 HFW is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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