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OU08 CAX

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,787 mi
Last recorded9,787 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 CAX
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 9,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 9,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 9,283 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 8,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 8,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 8,102 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 8,085 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 6,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 5,272 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 3,280 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 3,271 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 3,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 2,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 1,932 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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OU08 CAX is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU08 CAX, 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 OU08 CAX registered?

OU08 CAX is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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