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T600 DSY

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,960 mi
Last recorded21,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT600 DSY
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 21,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 21,956 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 21,857 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2024 21,857 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,812 miles

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,042 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 16,466 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,941 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 69,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 4,522 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,522 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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T600 DSY is a 2008 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T600 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T600 DSY registered?

T600 DSY is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is T600 DSY safe to buy?

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