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KN09 VJE

2009 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,854 mi
Last recorded13,854 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 VJE
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 13,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 13,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,886 miles

Rear surface cracking to sidewall of tyre n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Mar 2022 11,858 miles

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

rear tire cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2020 11,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 10,135 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 10,135 miles

Front Stop lamp not working From front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 6,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 6,767 miles

no rear foot pegs fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 6,395 miles

No rear foot pegs fitted Rear seat unusable

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2016 6,395 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2014 5,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 4,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 3,490 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 3,490 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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KN09 VJE is a 2009 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,633 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 KN09 VJE, 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 17 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN09 VJE registered?

KN09 VJE is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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