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EU08 HVK

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,195 mi
Last recorded13,195 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HVK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 13,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2024 11,228 miles

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

Rear very slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2023 9,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 8,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 8,366 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 8,365 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 8,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,454 miles

light cracking in tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,667 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 3,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 2,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 2,470 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 1,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 1,439 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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EU08 HVK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU08 HVK, 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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EU08 HVK is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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