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YN57 BYU

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,982 mi
Last recorded10,982 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 BYU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 10,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 10,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 10,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 9,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 8,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,573 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 7,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 7,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,497 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 6,497 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 4,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,368 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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YN57 BYU is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN57 BYU, 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 YN57 BYU registered?

YN57 BYU is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is YN57 BYU safe to buy?

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