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WA17 VKE

2017 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,620 mi
Last recorded16,620 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thruxton5,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA17 VKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 16,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly distorted and worn low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 14,744 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 12,314 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 12,314 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 9,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 6,934 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 6,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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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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WA17 VKE is a 2017 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,019 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 WA17 VKE, 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 9 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA17 VKE registered?

WA17 VKE is a 2017 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is WA17 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA17 VKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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