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VLZ 2128

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,405 mi
Last recorded28,405 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 2128
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 27,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,856 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 18,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,895 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 13,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,627 miles

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

non standard rear light and indicators fitted replacement advised

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,079 miles

rear light indicator assy meets test requirments but i advise a moor standard unit is fitted

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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VLZ 2128 is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 2128, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VLZ 2128 registered?

VLZ 2128 is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is VLZ 2128 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 2128 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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