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N8 KBD

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,698 mi
Last recorded8,698 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 KBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 8,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 8,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 8,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 7,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 7,864 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 6,921 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 6,921 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 3,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 2,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 2,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 2,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 1,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,647 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 1,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 1,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 1,286 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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N8 KBD is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N8 KBD, 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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N8 KBD is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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