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WA08 AED

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,820 mi
Last recorded29,820 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 AED
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 29,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 27,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,665 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,138 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 21,138 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,834 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 15,834 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 14,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,516 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 12,516 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2013 11,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 10,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 7,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 7,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,803 miles

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

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

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

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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WA08 AED is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA08 AED, 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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WA08 AED is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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