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VX08 GLF

2008 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,520 mi
Last recorded29,520 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Triple12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 GLF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 28,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 28,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 27,982 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower monoshock pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,894 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 14,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 13,811 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 13,811 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,003 miles

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

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 GLF is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange 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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

VX08 GLF is a 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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