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OU08 FZD

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FZD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 19,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 19,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 18,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 17,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,534 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 16,532 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 6,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 6,619 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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OU08 FZD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,448 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 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 FZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU08 FZD registered?

OU08 FZD is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 FZD 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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