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VX08 POU

2008 Triumph Street Triple

Green Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,821 mi
Last recorded26,821 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Street Triple13,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 POU
MakeTriumph
ModelStreet Triple
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 26,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,729 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 26,729 miles

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left Hand grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left Left Headlamp too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 26,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 26,471 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 25,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,963 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,963 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 9,616 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 POU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple in Green with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 POU, 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 POU registered?

VX08 POU is a 2008 Triumph Street Triple, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is VX08 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 POU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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