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VX08 LVU

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Green Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LVU
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,867 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 41,858 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked on downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,729 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 30,725 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear disk bent (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 23,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 21,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 6,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 5,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 4,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 3,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 154 miles

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

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 LVU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Green with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

Is VX08 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 LVU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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