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VX08 PLU

2008 Triumph Street Triple

White Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,226 mi
Last recorded17,226 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 PLU
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 17,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 17,226 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 14,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 12,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,195 miles

Front 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 PLU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in White with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

VX08 PLU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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