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VX57 LWJ

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,714 mi
Last recorded12,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 LWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2025 12,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 12,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,070 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 11,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 11,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 8,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the front tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 3,231 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 2,412 miles

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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VX57 LWJ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX57 LWJ, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX57 LWJ registered?

VX57 LWJ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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