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LJ08 EOB

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,897 mi
Last recorded16,897 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EOB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 16,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 16,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 16,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 16,448 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 16,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 16,171 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 16,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 15,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 14,991 miles

Right fork damp

Pass 9 May 2014 14,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,078 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 11,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,096 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 10,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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LJ08 EOB is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,521 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 EOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 EOB registered?

LJ08 EOB is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 EOB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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