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AU08 CLX

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,801 mi
Last recorded37,801 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CLX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,431 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,220 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,968 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear swing arm corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,290 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 20,262 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 6,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,961 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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AU08 CLX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU08 CLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 CLX registered?

AU08 CLX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AU08 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CLX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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