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LX08 BTE

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,193 mi
Last recorded22,193 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 22,193 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 22,193 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 22,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 22,088 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 20,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 20,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 20,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements changed by owner for test (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2019 17,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 17,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 16,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,514 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 14,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,285 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 12,285 miles

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,127 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 BTE is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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