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FA08 OJV

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Gold Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 OJV
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 24,315 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 24,315 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 24,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 24,150 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,907 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,941 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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FA08 OJV is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Gold with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA08 OJV, 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 FA08 OJV registered?

FA08 OJV is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FA08 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 OJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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