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L2 JMJ

2009 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

167,933 mi
Last recorded167,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thruxton7,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 158,731 miles

Faulty electrical system disconnected . recommended to look by electrician

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside / nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 158,731 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges behind passenger set (4.11 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside / nearside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise osf indicator side repeater lens missing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 143,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise osf indicator side repeater lens missing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 2,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 133,234 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 2,846 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,013 miles

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 2,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 2,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 98,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,586 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,586 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 2,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs poor

Pass 28 Oct 2014 2,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 55,720 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 2,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 1,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,893 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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L2 JMJ is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 L2 JMJ, 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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What year was L2 JMJ registered?

L2 JMJ is a 2009 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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