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W888 ALT

2004 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,520 mi
Last recorded8,520 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph America10,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 ALT
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 8,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 6,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 5,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 5,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 5,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 5,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 5,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,885 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 4,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 4,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 3,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 3,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 2,776 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 775 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

throttle control slighty stiff

Pass 4 Jan 2013 775 miles

throttle control slighty stiff

Pass 16 May 2009 689 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 689 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 674 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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W888 ALT is a 2004 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,862 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 W888 ALT, 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 22 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W888 ALT registered?

W888 ALT is a 2004 Triumph America, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is W888 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W888 ALT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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