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AY08 BHX

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,133 mi
Last recorded11,133 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 BHX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 11,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 10,959 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 10,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 10,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 9,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 9,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,527 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 1,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 1,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 1,121 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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AY08 BHX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,502 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 BHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 BHX registered?

AY08 BHX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AY08 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 BHX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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