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WA18 XWU

2018 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,892 mi
Last recorded8,892 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Triumph Thruxton4,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA18 XWU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 8,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 8,879 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 8,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 8,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 8,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 6,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 6,946 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 5,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 2,486 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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WA18 XWU is a 2018 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WA18 XWU, 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.

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What year was WA18 XWU registered?

WA18 XWU is a 2018 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 19 May 2018.

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