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H18 PLF

2006 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,956 mi
Last recorded12,956 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph America11,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PLF
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 12,956 miles

front tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 29 Feb 2024 12,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 12,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 11,887 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 11,597 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2020 11,248 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose front mounts not correctly seated (6.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre has slight cracking on side wall

grab rail and back rest slightly loose

Pass 4 Dec 2018 10,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,144 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 10,139 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,096 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

cush drive play

Fail 25 Aug 2016 9,096 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

cush drive play

Pass 6 Jul 2015 7,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,239 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 5,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,171 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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H18 PLF is a 2006 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,602 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 H18 PLF, 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 20 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H18 PLF registered?

H18 PLF is a 2006 Triumph America, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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