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FJ08 RPZ

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,661 mi
Last recorded36,661 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 RPZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 36,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 35,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 35,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 34,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 30,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted BOTH (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front headlight mask fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired stem (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 19,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted BOTH (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front headlight mask fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired stem (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 17,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 17,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 15,180 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 10,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 2,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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FJ08 RPZ is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black 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 FJ08 RPZ, 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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FJ08 RPZ is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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