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WS55 ENG

2005 Triumph America

Silver Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,565 mi
Last recorded51,565 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS55 ENG
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure nearside rear indicator loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads worn clos to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,529 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 47,529 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,733 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 45,733 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 40,088 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,137 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 33,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 19,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,632 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 6,703 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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WS55 ENG is a 2005 Triumph America in Silver with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WS55 ENG, 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 WS55 ENG registered?

WS55 ENG is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is WS55 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WS55 ENG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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