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LJ08 EKU

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,467 mi
Last recorded25,467 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EKU
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 19,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 18,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,491 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 14,784 miles

Number plate light not working

Fail 21 May 2016 14,784 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Number plate light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,020 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 7,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,778 miles

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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LJ08 EKU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 EKU registered?

LJ08 EKU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 EKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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