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NK09 HLW

2009 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,030 mi
Last recorded15,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph America8,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 HLW
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 15,030 miles

Front Cracks in tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,911 miles

Front Front tyre small cracks in sidewall of tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2025 14,911 miles

Front Front tyre small cracks in sidewall of tyre

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 14,836 miles

Front small cracks in sidewall of tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 14,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 14,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 13,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 9,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,897 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 6,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,675 miles

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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NK09 HLW is a 2009 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NK09 HLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK09 HLW registered?

NK09 HLW is a 2009 Triumph America, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is NK09 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK09 HLW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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