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KX05 JBU

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 JBU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 16,773 miles

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

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

advise gear linkage slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,387 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

advise new no plate

Fail 12 Jun 2018 15,387 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

advise new no plate

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 13,270 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise front tire very slightly perisished

advise rear brake service

Fail 20 May 2017 13,270 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise front tire very slightly perisished

advise rear brake service

Pass 11 May 2016 11,609 miles

Advise service both brakes and rear with new front disc

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 11,609 miles

Advise service both brakes and rear with new front disc

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015
Fail 23 Apr 2015 9,456 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front tyre slightly perished

advise gear lever bent

Pass 8 May 2014
Fail 8 May 2014 9,294 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

both tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2013
Fail 2 May 2013 9,288 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,237 miles

Advise rear brake service

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 4,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 3,652 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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KX05 JBU is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KX05 JBU, 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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KX05 JBU is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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