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OU08 DLN

2008 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,877 mi
Last recorded33,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speedmaster9,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DLN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 33,877 miles

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

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

Front tyre slight cracking

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

Fail 15 May 2026 33,877 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front tyre slight cracking

Front tyre underinflated

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 32,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 31,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 30,228 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,438 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 29,436 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 27,185 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 24,950 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 22,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,779 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,201 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 15,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 7,038 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 7,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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OU08 DLN is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,758 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 DLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU08 DLN registered?

OU08 DLN is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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