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2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,585 mi
Last recorded7,585 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 CFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 7,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 6,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 6,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 5,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 3,887 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,978 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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 31 Aug 2019 24,759 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 24,759 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,259 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,917 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 16,917 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,456 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,526 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 6,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 5,020 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,020 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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DK08 CFU is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DK08 CFU, 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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DK08 CFU is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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