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EU55 JNJ

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,748 mi
Last recorded11,748 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 JNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 11,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 11,561 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 11,561 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 11,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 11,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,469 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,700 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 10,700 miles

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

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment clamp loose (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,216 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 10,216 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,807 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 9,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,373 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,008 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,582 miles

fairing removed at time of retest

Fail 23 May 2012 8,580 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

o/s footpeg rigid,n/s folds

Fail 17 May 2011 7,452 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2011 7,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,111 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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EU55 JNJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EU55 JNJ, 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 EU55 JNJ registered?

EU55 JNJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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