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AU08 CLY

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Green Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,085 mi
Last recorded5,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CLY
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 5,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 5,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 4,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 4,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 4,610 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 4,329 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 4,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 3,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 3,835 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 312,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 312,716 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 3,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 2,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,228 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 1,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 1,552 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 CLY is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Green with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU08 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

AU08 CLY is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AU08 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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