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LX08 BPK

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,338 mi
Last recorded22,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BPK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 22,338 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2025 22,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 21,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 21,580 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 20,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets have a fair amount of play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Possible oil leak around oil filter

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 19,055 miles

Engine oil leaking, front left corner of the sump

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 19,042 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front right fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil leaking, front left corner of the sump

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 16,361 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 16,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,220 miles

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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LX08 BPK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX08 BPK, 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.

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LX08 BPK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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