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LX08 BOU

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BOU
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,697 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 34,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,406 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,402 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 28,862 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,148 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,613 miles

steering headrace bearings are starting to feel notchey

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 12,768 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,745 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LX08 BOU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX08 BOU, 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 LX08 BOU registered?

LX08 BOU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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