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DX08 CAV

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

13,091 mi
Last recorded13,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CAV
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 13,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 13,091 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 12,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 12,850 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 12,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 12,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,022 miles

EML Warning light on

Pass 27 May 2020 11,351 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 11,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 10,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 9,758 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 9,756 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 6,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 6,848 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 3,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 3,216 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 3,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 3,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 2,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 938 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Street Triple?

Based on 46,093 MOT tests across 4,379 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
768
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
4,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 171
Horn not working 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
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DX08 CAV is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Street Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,114 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 Street Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Street Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Street Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX08 CAV registered?

DX08 CAV is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is DX08 CAV safe to buy?

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