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YX08 BFL

2008 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,937 mi
Last recorded12,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speed Master 8659,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BFL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,937 miles

Both front and rear tyres starting to crack slightly on sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2026 12,937 miles

Both front and rear tyres starting to crack slightly on sidewalls

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 12,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 11,619 miles

Both tyres perished on side walls

Fail 18 Apr 2024 11,571 miles

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

Both tyres perished on side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2023 10,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 9,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 8,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 8,154 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 5,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,194 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 1,763 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 1,763 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 1,075 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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YX08 BFL is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX08 BFL, 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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YX08 BFL is a 2008 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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