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VX08 FUV

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,991 mi
Last recorded22,991 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FUV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 22,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 21,720 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 21,717 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 19,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,992 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,161 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,301 miles

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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VX08 FUV is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 FUV, 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 VX08 FUV registered?

VX08 FUV is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is VX08 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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