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AE08 CEJ

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

7,771 mi
Last recorded7,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 CEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 7,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 7,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 7,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 6,036 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 6,036 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 5,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 5,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire extensively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 5,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire extensively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 3,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 3,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 3,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 3,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 3,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 3,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 3,545 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 3,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,228 miles

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 CEJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

AE08 CEJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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