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AY08 GZN

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,469 mi
Last recorded26,469 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GZN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 26,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,162 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 26,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 26,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Riders seat insecure SECURED DURING TEST (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,406 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 24,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 18,406 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 18,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 14,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 14,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 6,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 6,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 5,055 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master 865?

Based on 7,204 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Headlamp aim too high 15
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AY08 GZN is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 9,492 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 Speed Master 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 GZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speed Master 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 GZN registered?

AY08 GZN is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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