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VX08 LVB

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Green Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,645 mi
Last recorded23,645 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LVB
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in floating discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,876 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 8,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 13,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,549 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Street Triple?

Based on 46,093 MOT tests across 4,379 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
768
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
4,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 171
Horn not working 144
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
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VX08 LVB is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Green with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Street Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,114 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 Street Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 LVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Street Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Street Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX08 LVB registered?

VX08 LVB is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is VX08 LVB safe to buy?

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