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D908 SAM

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,561 mi
Last recorded9,561 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 SAM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 9,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 9,519 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 9,518 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 9,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 9,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 8,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 8,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 8,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 8,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 7,161 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 5,588 miles

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

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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D908 SAM is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 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 D908 SAM, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D908 SAM registered?

D908 SAM is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is D908 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D908 SAM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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