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DK08 LSL

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,384 mi
Last recorded55,384 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 LSL
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear brake line is slightly rusty

speedo is not working

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 51,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 45,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,883 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 34,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,466 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

the rear disc has very slight fractures but not to the outer of the disc

Fail 28 Jun 2019 20,466 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

the rear disc has very slight fractures but not to the outer of the disc

Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 13,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 10,798 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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DK08 LSL is a 2008 Triumph America in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 LSL registered?

DK08 LSL is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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