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BU08 HNK

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,728 mi
Last recorded21,728 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HNK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 21,728 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 21,246 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,753 miles

Offside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,457 miles

Offside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,140 miles

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 18,779 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 17,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 17,765 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 12,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,359 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 10,279 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,150 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 8,125 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

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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BU08 HNK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU08 HNK, 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 BU08 HNK registered?

BU08 HNK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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