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WA06 DWE

2006 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,321 mi
Last recorded15,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph America11,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 DWE
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 15,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 13,636 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 13,636 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 10,427 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 10,427 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 8,689 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 7,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 6,515 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 6,515 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 6,188 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear tyre has oil on side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2013 6,183 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear tyre has oil on side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2011 6,174 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

clutch lever short

front tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,267 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,543 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,543 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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WA06 DWE is a 2006 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,602 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 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 WA06 DWE, 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 20 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA06 DWE registered?

WA06 DWE is a 2006 Triumph America, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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