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LJ05 WBO

2005 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,023 mi
Last recorded14,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Thruxton7,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WBO
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 14,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 14,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,011 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 7,628 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 6,543 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 5,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 4,544 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 4,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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LJ05 WBO is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LJ05 WBO, 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 LJ05 WBO registered?

LJ05 WBO is a 2005 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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