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SY55 EBD

2005 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,345 mi
Last recorded14,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph America7,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 EBD
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 14,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 13,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 12,981 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain nearing end of adjustment soon. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 12,981 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain nearing end of adjustment soon. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Adjusted to within tolerance (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure Foglights support brackets loose. Tightened 2 bolts (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp brackets loose. Tightened (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust clamp brackets loose. Tightened (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 11,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 9,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 8,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 8,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,502 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 6,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,285 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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SY55 EBD is a 2005 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY55 EBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY55 EBD registered?

SY55 EBD is a 2005 Triumph America, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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