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DR52 MAD

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,365 mi
Last recorded9,365 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR52 MAD
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 9,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 9,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 8,443 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,334 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 8,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 8,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 8,151 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 8,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 7,860 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 7,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 7,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 2,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 2,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 1,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 1,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 652 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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DR52 MAD is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DR52 MAD, 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 DR52 MAD registered?

DR52 MAD is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is DR52 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR52 MAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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