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FJ08 WEW

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,712 mi
Last recorded11,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WEW
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 11,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 10,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 10,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 10,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 10,297 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 7,694 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,005 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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FJ08 WEW is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ08 WEW, 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 FJ08 WEW registered?

FJ08 WEW is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 WEW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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