Triumph Thruxton (2013)
2013 Triumph Thruxton
CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2013 Triumph Thruxton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Triumph Thruxton passes its MOT at 83.8%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent long-term durability for this retro-styled roadster. With only 12.4% ever developing dangerous defects, it's a reasonably safe bet mechanically—well below the threshold where buyers should be seriously concerned.
These bikes are clocking up modest mileage (median 5,793 miles), indicating they're often weekend warriors rather than commuters, which bodes well for wear and tear. The average failure rate of 0.79 per vehicle is fairly low, but run through the pre-purchase inspection checklist carefully anyway, particularly around suspension and exhaust systems where these older Triumps tend to show issues.
What to check before buying a 2013 Triumph Thruxton
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 205 | 83.5% | 0.8 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Triumph Thruxton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Triumph Thruxton vehicles fall between 3,757 and 9,311 miles.
2013 Triumph Thruxton — Still on the Road
121 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Triumph Thruxton
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.8%
Exhaust noisy
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25.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.4%
Rear reflector missing
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12.7%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.4%
Exhaust noisy
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11.2%
Headlamp aim too low
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10.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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