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OU08 AKJ

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,293 mi
Last recorded22,293 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 AKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,293 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 22,293 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 21,719 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 21,719 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 21,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 21,286 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,897 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 20,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Small cut in rear tyre.

Pass 22 May 2015 10,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 May 2015 10,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2014 5,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 3,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,377 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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OU08 AKJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,502 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 Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU08 AKJ registered?

OU08 AKJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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