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DR55 BLK

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,260 mi
Last recorded15,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 BLK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 15,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 15,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 15,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 15,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,486 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 14,486 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 13,650 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,487 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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DR55 BLK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DR55 BLK, 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.

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What year was DR55 BLK registered?

DR55 BLK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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