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489 FKH

2005 Triumph Thruxton

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,699 mi
Last recorded9,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 FKH
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 9,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 9,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 9,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 8,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 8,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 8,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 8,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 7,721 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 7,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,880 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 4,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 3,258 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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489 FKH is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 489 FKH, 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 489 FKH registered?

489 FKH is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is 489 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 FKH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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