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RX08 BTY

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,949 mi
Last recorded4,949 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BTY
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 4,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 4,945 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

L/H/F footrest rubber splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2019 4,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 4,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up to right, mask has been fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 4,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 4,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,387 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 4,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,666 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 3,666 miles

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

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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RX08 BTY is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX08 BTY, 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 RX08 BTY registered?

RX08 BTY is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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