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AO08 FFX

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,819 mi
Last recorded7,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FFX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 7,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 7,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 7,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 7,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 7,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 6,699 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 6,699 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 5,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 5,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 5,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 5,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 2,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 9,329 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 6,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 3,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 3,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 3,068 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 3,015 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 2,782 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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AO08 FFX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 FFX, 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 AO08 FFX registered?

AO08 FFX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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