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HF57 HDH

2008 Triumph Speedmaster

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,778 mi
Last recorded30,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speedmaster9,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 HDH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 30,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 30,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 30,595 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 29,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,944 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corrosion around hanger. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 26,944 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corrosion around hanger. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 14,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,597 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 11,588 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 8,436 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2015 7,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 7,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 5,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 3,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 2,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 1,915 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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HF57 HDH is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,758 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF57 HDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF57 HDH registered?

HF57 HDH is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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