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SL08 STR

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Grey Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,928 mi
Last recorded35,928 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 STR
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 35,928 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 34,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 32,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 28,340 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 28,286 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 27,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,240 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Street Triple?

Based on 46,093 MOT tests across 4,379 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
768
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
4,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 171
Horn not working 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
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SL08 STR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Grey with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Street Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Street Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 STR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Street Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Street Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL08 STR registered?

SL08 STR is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is SL08 STR safe to buy?

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