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YX08 LCA

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 LCA
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 41,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,231 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 35,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,567 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 27,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 22,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 14,177 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,661 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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YX08 LCA is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX08 LCA, 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 YX08 LCA registered?

YX08 LCA is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is YX08 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 LCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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