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AY08 LKO

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,253 mi
Last recorded29,253 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LKO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 24,098 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 24,098 miles

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 21,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,687 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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AY08 LKO is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 LKO registered?

AY08 LKO is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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