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AU08 HNN

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,355 mi
Last recorded34,355 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HNN
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 34,355 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 32,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 26,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 24,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,894 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,008 miles

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 HNN is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

AU08 HNN is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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