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HW08 AWV

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 365cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,437 mi
Last recorded11,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AWV
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine365cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 10,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 10,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,782 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 9,776 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front (4.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Direction indicator insecure both rear and osf indicator. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 7,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 5,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 5,732 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 3,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 3,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 3,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,026 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 2,026 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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HW08 AWV is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 365cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW08 AWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HW08 AWV registered?

HW08 AWV is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is HW08 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 AWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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