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EU08 LXH

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,062 mi
Last recorded36,062 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 LXH
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,062 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 36,062 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,532 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 34,532 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,723 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,723 miles

Front Brake hose leaking Front line leaking at caliper (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 24,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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EU08 LXH is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU08 LXH, 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 EU08 LXH registered?

EU08 LXH is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is EU08 LXH safe to buy?

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