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VX18 OTY

2018 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,430 mi
Last recorded7,430 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Thruxton4,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX18 OTY
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 7,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 7,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 6,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 6,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low front of bike (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 5,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 3,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 2,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 2,383 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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VX18 OTY is a 2018 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 4,898 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 VX18 OTY, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX18 OTY?

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What year was VX18 OTY registered?

VX18 OTY is a 2018 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VX18 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX18 OTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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