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KX55 NBZ

2006 Triumph Thruxton

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,958 mi
Last recorded45,958 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Thruxton8,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 NBZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,358 miles

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

Slight oil leak from Cam cover

Fail 14 Mar 2025 45,358 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Slight oil leak from Cam cover

Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,664 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 44,663 miles

Rear Footrest missing BOTH. (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,055 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 42,587 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake showing early signs of binding.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,790 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 39,503 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 39,503 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,134 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 38,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 34,939 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 31,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 14,044 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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KX55 NBZ is a 2006 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 2006 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 8,860 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 KX55 NBZ, 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 KX55 NBZ registered?

KX55 NBZ is a 2006 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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