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EGO 9J

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

39,135 mi
Last recorded39,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 9J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 39,135 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 39,056 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 38,789 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 38,789 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear wheel play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 37,466 miles

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

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 36,880 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,296 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 35,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,957 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 9,824 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 7,655 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 6,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 6,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 6,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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EGO 9J is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EGO 9J, 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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EGO 9J is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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