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RX08 HXR

2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,489 mi
Last recorded26,489 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 HXR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 26,489 miles

broken brake lever still works

Fail 5 Sep 2024 26,447 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,220 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,032 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,704 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,548 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,514 miles

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

Head bearings slightly knotchy

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,095 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,003 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,003 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,397 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 15,397 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,521 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 13,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,901 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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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RX08 HXR is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX08 HXR, 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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What year was RX08 HXR registered?

RX08 HXR is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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