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VX05 SYJ

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Yellow Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,296 mi
Last recorded32,296 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 SYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 32,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,111 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 32,103 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 31,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,819 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,149 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,814 miles

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

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

Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,452 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,450 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,350 miles

front tyre is cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2008

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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VX05 SYJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Yellow with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,888 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 SYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 SYJ registered?

VX05 SYJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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