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J999 KPW

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,906 mi
Last recorded12,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 KPW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 12,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 12,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 12,843 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 12,576 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 12,576 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 12,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 11,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 10,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,694 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 4,760 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 4,760 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 3,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 2,542 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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J999 KPW is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J999 KPW, 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 J999 KPW registered?

J999 KPW is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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