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OU05 AFJ

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Yellow Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,685 mi
Last recorded15,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

instrument cluster slightly loose

Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,559 miles

Fingers getting caught on full lock - not coming in contact with bodywork when hands are not on the bar

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 13,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 12,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,445 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls aged cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,515 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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OU05 AFJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Yellow with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 AFJ, 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 OU05 AFJ registered?

OU05 AFJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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