MOT Status
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37,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear battery insecure
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph America?
Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLZ 4203 is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 VLZ 4203, 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 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VLZ 4203 registered?
VLZ 4203 is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 1 April 2008.
Is VLZ 4203 safe to buy?
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