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WX55 OBM

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,355 mi
Last recorded17,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 OBM
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 17,355 miles

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,471 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,485 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 14,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 12,421 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 12,072 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 11,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,624 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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WX55 OBM is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,888 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 WX55 OBM, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 OBM registered?

WX55 OBM is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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