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AU08 CLZ

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,805 mi
Last recorded18,805 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CLZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 18,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 18,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 18,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,000 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2018 16,000 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,770 miles

Chain guard is missing

High beam dash indicator not working.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 6,180 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

presented as single seat machine no rear footrests

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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AU08 CLZ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 AU08 CLZ, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 CLZ registered?

AU08 CLZ is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 CLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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