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E6 DRJ

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 25,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 22,387 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 22,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 21,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 19,480 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearings appear excessively corroded and noisy under load. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front suspension dust seals deteriorated but still effective.

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,346 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively Restricted rear suspension movement due to corroded bearings (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 17,709 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,484 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 16,119 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,119 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,014 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,865 miles

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

slight bind on front brake freed off after application ( monitor )

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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E6 DRJ is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,448 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E6 DRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E6 DRJ registered?

E6 DRJ is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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