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FE08 VUM

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,101 mi
Last recorded9,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 9,101 miles

Front Tire cracked due to age of tire (2014) needs replacing

Pass 23 Apr 2024 8,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 8,892 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 8,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 8,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 7,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,169 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 7,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 6,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 5,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 5,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 4,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 1,386 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 1,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FE08 VUM is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE08 VUM, 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 FE08 VUM registered?

FE08 VUM is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FE08 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 VUM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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