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EU08 GHK

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

821 mi
Last recorded821 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GHK
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 91 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 5 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,988 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,975 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,081 miles

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

Front tyre has cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

drive chain worn/slack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,017 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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EU08 GHK is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU08 GHK, 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 EU08 GHK registered?

EU08 GHK is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EU08 GHK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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