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FJ08 CYL

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,999 mi
Last recorded36,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CYL
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,999 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 36,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 33,255 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,473 miles

Front Inner brake pads

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

free play in rear suspension linkage

Fail 6 Jun 2023 31,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Inner brake pads

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

free play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 28 May 2022 30,566 miles

rear linkage

Pass 28 May 2021 29,051 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 27,013 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

lower suspension link noisy bolt tight washers loose advise checking

Pass 23 May 2019 25,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 25,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,403 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 9,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,698 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Street Triple?

Based on 46,093 MOT tests across 4,379 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
768
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
4,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 171
Horn not working 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
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FJ08 CYL is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Street Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,114 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 Street Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 CYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Street Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Street Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 CYL registered?

FJ08 CYL is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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