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CU08 HRD

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,878 mi
Last recorded11,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 HRD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 11,878 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2024 11,211 miles

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 23 Jul 2024 11,211 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 9,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 9,246 miles

front tyre worn on o/s, tread depth on 2mm.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 8,430 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust bracket

Drive Chain dry

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 8,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 7,218 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 6,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,572 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 4,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,185 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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CU08 HRD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

CU08 HRD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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