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OU05 GNK

2005 Triumph America

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,519 mi
Last recorded25,519 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GNK
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 25,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 25,512 miles

Front Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 24,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 20,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 16,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,792 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,524 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,524 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,338 miles

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

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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OU05 GNK is a 2005 Triumph America in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 GNK, 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 21 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 GNK registered?

OU05 GNK is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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