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MX08 LYV

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,423 mi
Last recorded5,423 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 LYV
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 5,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 5,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 4,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 3,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 3,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 3,461 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 3,461 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 3,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 3,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 3,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 2,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,019 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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MX08 LYV is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MX08 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX08 LYV registered?

MX08 LYV is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is MX08 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 LYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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