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HY08 BGF

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,671 mi
Last recorded8,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BGF
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2021 8,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 8,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 7,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 7,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 6,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,978 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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HY08 BGF is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 BGF registered?

HY08 BGF is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is HY08 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 BGF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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