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SV05 HTZ

2005 Triumph America

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,348 mi
Last recorded11,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 11,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 11,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,480 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 10,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 10,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 10,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides further action advised (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 9,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,721 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 7,721 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 4,931 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,089 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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SV05 HTZ is a 2005 Triumph America in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV05 HTZ, 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 SV05 HTZ registered?

SV05 HTZ is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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