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WU56 GHH

2006 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,466 mi
Last recorded31,466 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph America11,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 GHH
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 31,466 miles

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 30,660 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail tight (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,896 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 29,031 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,441 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

unable to tell what type op horn bike is fitted with but gives a constant note

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 26,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,339 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2015 24,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,734 miles

Speedo cable short jamming under front brake caliper

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,955 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 16,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 12,354 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 4,849 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,556 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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WU56 GHH is a 2006 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU56 GHH, 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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WU56 GHH is a 2006 Triumph America, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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