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LJ08 UJL

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,768 mi
Last recorded48,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UJL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 47,333 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 46,476 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front Tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,191 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 34,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 27,243 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,766 miles

side wall of front tyre has partial splits which do not expose the cord or ply

Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,766 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,452 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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LJ08 UJL is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ08 UJL, 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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LJ08 UJL is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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