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VU06 UAR

2006 Triumph America

Green Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,411 mi
Last recorded16,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph America11,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UAR
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 16,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 16,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 16,400 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 16,221 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,119 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 16,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,390 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,342 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,398 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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VU06 UAR is a 2006 Triumph America in Green with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,602 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 VU06 UAR, 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 20 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 UAR registered?

VU06 UAR is a 2006 Triumph America, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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