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LJ57 OJM

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,454 mi
Last recorded32,454 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OJM
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 32,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 30,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 29,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 28,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack across glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 28,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack across glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 27,645 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 26,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 25,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 24,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,465 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 14,465 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 3,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 3,874 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 3,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 1,850 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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LJ57 OJM is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 LJ57 OJM, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 OJM registered?

LJ57 OJM is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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