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VX08 LVM

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,284 mi
Last recorded21,284 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LVM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 20,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 18,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 16,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,211 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2017 13,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 12,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 12,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 11,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,606 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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VX08 LVM is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX08 LVM, 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 VX08 LVM registered?

VX08 LVM is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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