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CU08 FGG

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,115 mi
Last recorded19,115 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FGG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 19,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 19,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,773 miles

Oil cooler pipes slight corrosion

Rear Road spring corroded Sight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 18,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,355 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 18,355 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,643 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is worn, also has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 17,518 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is worn, also has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,730 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,136 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 16,134 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,590 miles

slight drag on front brakes

slight drag on rear brake

Fail 15 Feb 2016 15,590 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

slight drag on front brakes

slight drag on rear brake

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,947 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,811 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 14,811 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,898 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 13,898 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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CU08 FGG is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU08 FGG, 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 CU08 FGG registered?

CU08 FGG is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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