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DX08 CEU

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Yellow Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,328 mi
Last recorded35,328 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,328 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,890 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever pivot bush missing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,641 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 14,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,994 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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DX08 CEU is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Yellow with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX08 CEU registered?

DX08 CEU is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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