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NDB 91E

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,078 mi
Last recorded19,078 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDB 91E
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 19,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 19,008 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 16,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 15,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 14,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 10,900 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 10,873 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 10,582 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,164 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,338 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 9,334 miles

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

front pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 7,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 6,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 5,204 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

oil on front tyre

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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NDB 91E is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,888 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 NDB 91E, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NDB 91E registered?

NDB 91E is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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