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VX18 OVS

2018 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,640 mi
Last recorded21,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Triumph Thruxton4,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 21,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 21,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,463 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 18,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022
Pass 30 Jul 2021 10,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 9,945 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 OVS is a 2018 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS?

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What year was VX18 OVS registered?

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

Is VX18 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX18 OVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX18 OVS have outstanding finance?

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