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KE55 AHJ

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

515 mi
Last recorded515 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 AHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 26,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 21,485 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 21,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 16,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 10,035 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 7,382 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 5,699 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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KE55 AHJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE55 AHJ, 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 KE55 AHJ registered?

KE55 AHJ is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is KE55 AHJ safe to buy?

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