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YX05 BVY

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Yellow Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,762 mi
Last recorded16,762 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 BVY
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 16,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,339 miles

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

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

Throttle doesn’t return automatically

Pass 18 Jun 2022 16,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 16,033 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 13,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,910 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 9,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 4,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 May 2008 4,169 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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YX05 BVY is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Yellow with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YX05 BVY, 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 YX05 BVY registered?

YX05 BVY is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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