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HX56 LVU

2006 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,042 mi
Last recorded47,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph America11,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LVU
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 29,810 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 29,808 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,370 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Throttle operation rough.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 28,370 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,450 miles

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,894 miles

rear cush drive starting to wear

Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

rear cush drive starting to wear

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,661 miles

front brake binding on slighlty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,319 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,319 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,576 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,812 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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HX56 LVU is a 2006 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX56 LVU, 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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HX56 LVU is a 2006 Triumph America, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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