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WA08 KLO

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,343 mi
Last recorded16,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 KLO
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,343 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 16,342 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 15,069 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 15,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,602 miles

Oil leak x2

Fail 30 May 2023 14,601 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leak x2

Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 11,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 5,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 5,624 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 22 May 2013 4,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 4,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 1,243 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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WA08 KLO is a 2008 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 KLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA08 KLO registered?

WA08 KLO is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is WA08 KLO safe to buy?

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