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CX08 BCU

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,290 mi
Last recorded33,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BCU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,290 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,715 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 32,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 31,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 26,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 11,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,588 miles

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 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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CX08 BCU is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX08 BCU registered?

CX08 BCU is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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