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LJ57 OJC

2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,872 mi
Last recorded7,872 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OJC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 7,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 7,872 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 7,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 7,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 7,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 6,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,709 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

front parking light inop. NOT a rquirement

Fail 27 Mar 2015 5,709 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front parking light inop. NOT a rquirement

Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,188 miles

wear on center stand around pivot points and stops causing centerstand contact with drive chain

Fail 19 Mar 2013 5,163 miles

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

right hand mirror loose

wear on center stand around pivot points and stops causing centerstand contact with drive chain

Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,943 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 4,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 4,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler?

Based on 2,260 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
505
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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LJ57 OJC is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 8,664 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 Scrambler fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 OJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville Scrambler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 OJC registered?

LJ57 OJC is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is LJ57 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 OJC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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