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MX08 AAN

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,976 mi
Last recorded3,976 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 AAN
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 3,976 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 2,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 27 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 7,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,492 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 6,492 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 4,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 3,183 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 24 May 2012 1,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 1,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,302 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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MX08 AAN is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX08 AAN registered?

MX08 AAN is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is MX08 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 AAN 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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