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PF08 TYB

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,563 mi
Last recorded29,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 TYB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,563 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 29,554 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 29,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension Very Stiff. Little Movement

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 28,917 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest missing Both Missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension Very Stiff. Little Movement

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 28,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 28,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,760 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 25,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 19,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 16,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,074 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 14,074 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 10,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 4,921 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,927 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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PF08 TYB is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,521 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF08 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF08 TYB is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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