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MY08 STR

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,434 mi
Last recorded32,434 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 STR
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,526 miles

rear lamp not as standard

Fail 28 Mar 2023 31,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear lamp not as standard

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,109 miles

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

Rear shock rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,415 miles

Rear shock rusty

chain rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,414 miles

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

Rear shock rusty

chain rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,892 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,275 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 8,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,739 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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MY08 STR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MY08 STR, 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 MY08 STR registered?

MY08 STR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is MY08 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 STR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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