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CX08 BFF

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,367 mi
Last recorded22,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 22,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 20,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 20,169 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn has got extremely hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel no rear brake ... (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 19,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,932 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 16,932 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 15,779 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 12,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 7,402 miles

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 BFF is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

CX08 BFF is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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