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HX57 VMD

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,833 mi
Last recorded46,833 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 VMD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,833 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

advise headlight masks fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 44,702 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise headlight masks fitted

advise noisy exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

advise headlight masks fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 36,438 miles

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

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

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 36,438 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,589 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,585 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,197 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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HX57 VMD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX57 VMD, 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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HX57 VMD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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