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BU08 ABO

2008 Victory Hammer

Orange Petrol 1634cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13,954 mi
Last recorded13,954 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Victory Hammer11,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ABO
MakeVictory
ModelHammer
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,634cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 13,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 13,761 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 13,061 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 12,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 11,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 10,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 10,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 8,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 7,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 7,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

LED INDICATORS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2016 5,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 4,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 4,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 3,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 2,637 miles

How Reliable is the Victory Hammer?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 404 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
656
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
404
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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BU08 ABO is a 2008 Victory Hammer in Orange with a 1,634cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Victory Hammer models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 11,871 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 Victory Hammer fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 ABO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Victory Hammer typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Victory Hammer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 ABO registered?

BU08 ABO is a 2008 Victory Hammer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BU08 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 ABO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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