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VLZ 4203

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,469 mi
Last recorded37,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 4203
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,469 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,421 miles

Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 37,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,886 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,485 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,730 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 29,657 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,003 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2016 23,996 miles

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.

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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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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VLZ 4203 is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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