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AE08 CDF

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,686 mi
Last recorded27,686 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 CDF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 27,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 24,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 22,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 22,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 19,366 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 17,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 16,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 14,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 12,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 8,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 4,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 1,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,060 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,954 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,954 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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AE08 CDF is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE08 CDF registered?

AE08 CDF is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AE08 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 CDF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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