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BU11 BON

2014 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,346 mi
Last recorded30,346 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thruxton5,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 BON
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 30,346 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 28,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired under half led bulbs not working (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,166 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,878 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 15,808 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 7,577 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 7,577 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 7,557 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noise is slightly louder of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

no mirrors fitted

oil over max level

Pass 5 Jan 2018 4,363 miles

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

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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BU11 BON is a 2014 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2014 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 5,251 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 BU11 BON, 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 12 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU11 BON is a 2014 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 16 September 2014.

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