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GX08 KVR

2008 Triumph Street Triple

White Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,981 mi
Last recorded55,981 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 KVR
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 55,981 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure yoke nut (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced brake reservoir (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,120 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,921 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 46,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 46,377 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,383 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 45,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 27,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 15,951 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,641 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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GX08 KVR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in White with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX08 KVR, 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 GX08 KVR registered?

GX08 KVR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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