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LJ08 YTY

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,223 mi
Last recorded19,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YTY
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 19,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 19,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 17,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 16,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 15,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 15,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,829 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 10,453 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,688 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 YTY is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTY, 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.

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What year was LJ08 YTY registered?

LJ08 YTY is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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