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WA08 KME

2008 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,927 mi
Last recorded19,927 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Thruxton8,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 KME
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 19,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 19,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 18,503 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 17,610 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 15,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 13,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 13,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 11,764 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 10,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 10,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,325 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,673 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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WA08 KME is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,439 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 KME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 KME registered?

WA08 KME is a 2008 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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