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WA08 DKO

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,708 mi
Last recorded17,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 DKO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,708 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 17,708 miles

Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,918 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 14,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,861 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 14,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 14,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 11,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,006 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 10,006 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,571 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 4,276 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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 DKO is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DKO, 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 DKO is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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