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EU08 PKY

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 PKY
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 2,993 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 2,862 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 3,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

stickers on exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,838 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

stickers on exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,444 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 PKY is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU08 PKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU08 PKY registered?

EU08 PKY is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is EU08 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 PKY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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