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HJ59 OGV

2009 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thruxton7,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OGV
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 29,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 27,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 25,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,307 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 22,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing sticking on full lock (2.2.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,264 miles

Nearside Front handle bar grip loose although cant fall off

Rear no white number plate light

Fail 26 Oct 2016 21,250 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside handle bar grip loose although cant fall off

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear no white number plate light

Fail 13 Oct 2016 21,238 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside handle bar grip loose although cant fall off

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear no white number plate light

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 19,076 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 19,069 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,754 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 18,754 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,369 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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HJ59 OGV is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ59 OGV, 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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HJ59 OGV is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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