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EU55 OVK

2006 Triumph Thruxton

Yellow Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,532 mi
Last recorded66,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Thruxton8,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 OVK
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,471 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,067 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,723 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,306 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 OVK is a 2006 Triumph Thruxton in Yellow with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,860 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 EU55 OVK, 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 20 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 OVK registered?

EU55 OVK is a 2006 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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