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RK08 AYN

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,194 mi
Last recorded17,194 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 AYN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 17,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 17,047 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,505 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 16,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,279 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 8,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jul 2012 6,604 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,411 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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RK08 AYN is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK08 AYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 AYN registered?

RK08 AYN is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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