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LJ57 XBK

2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

White Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 XBK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,130 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 38,243 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 38,225 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 35,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,870 miles

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 XBK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in White with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

LJ57 XBK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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