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BX08 LRO

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,438 mi
Last recorded15,438 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 LRO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 15,438 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 14,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 13,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 12,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 10,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 10,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 9,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 9,388 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick front n/s inner (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 8,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 7,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 7,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,220 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,683 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 5,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 4,914 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 3,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,345 miles

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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BX08 LRO 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 84.2%.

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 BX08 LRO, 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 BX08 LRO registered?

BX08 LRO is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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