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VU10 YUL

2010 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,823 mi
Last recorded27,823 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2010 Triumph America9,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YUL
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,823 miles

Coolant pipes corroded on cylinder head but not leaking

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

carb diaphragm covers corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2018 27,823 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Coolant pipes corroded on cylinder head but not leaking

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

carb diaphragm covers corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front front tyre wall is slightly cracked

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 24,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front front tyre wall is slightly cracked

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,944 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2014 13,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 13,573 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,529 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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VU10 YUL is a 2010 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 9,169 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 VU10 YUL, 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 16 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU10 YUL is a 2010 Triumph America, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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