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T900 YOU

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,822 mi
Last recorded19,822 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 YOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 19,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 19,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 19,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 17,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 17,737 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 13,513 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 13,513 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 10,475 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 6,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 5,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 4,890 miles

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

front tyre has side wall cracking

Fail 17 May 2014 4,890 miles

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

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

front tyre has side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2013 3,918 miles

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 2,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 2,568 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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T900 YOU is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T900 YOU, 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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T900 YOU is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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