Triumph Thruxton (2019)
2019 Triumph Thruxton
CarHunch analysed 301 real MOT records for the 2019 Triumph Thruxton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Triumph Thruxton is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 95.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.7% of vehicles tested. This is a well-sorted motorcycle with minimal failure issues (0.23 per vehicle on average).
These bikes are ridden relatively lightly for their age, averaging just 4,325 miles, which partly explains the strong pass performance but also means you'll find examples with genuine low mileage if you shop carefully. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so budget for routine maintenance and consumables, but don't expect structural surprises when you inspect one.
What to check before buying a 2019 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Triumph Thruxton vehicles fall between 2,081 and 5,687 miles.
2019 Triumph Thruxton — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 235 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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31.2%
Exhaust noisy
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20.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16.3%
Rear reflector missing
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10.4%
Headlamp aim too low
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10.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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5.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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