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KR53 UAW

2004 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,053 mi
Last recorded8,053 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thruxton9,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UAW
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 8,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 8,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 6,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 4,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 3,125 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 31,319 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,233 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Front FORK DUST GATERS SPLIT ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER SEAL AREA

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 29,434 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,116 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 27,116 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,852 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,241 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,863 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 21,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,324 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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KR53 UAW is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 9,277 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 KR53 UAW, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR53 UAW registered?

KR53 UAW is a 2004 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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