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WJ55 HVG

2005 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,125 mi
Last recorded16,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVG
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 16,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 15,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 14,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 13,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 12,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 11,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 11,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 10,504 miles

Central Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,727 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,576 miles

sharp object fitted to front mudguard

Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 2,548 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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WJ55 HVG is a 2005 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ55 HVG, 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 21 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ55 HVG registered?

WJ55 HVG is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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