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NJ08 AYM

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,875 mi
Last recorded13,875 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 AYM
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 13,875 miles

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

front tyre has surface cracking.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 11,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 9,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 9,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 9,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 7,258 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 4,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 3,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 3,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 1,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 1,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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NJ08 AYM is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ08 AYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ08 AYM registered?

NJ08 AYM is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NJ08 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 AYM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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