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OU08 DNF

2008 Triumph America

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,493 mi
Last recorded19,493 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DNF
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 17,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 15,922 miles

Front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 10,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,671 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 10,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 10,530 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 9,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,215 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 6,158 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,566 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 5,555 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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OU08 DNF is a 2008 Triumph America in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU08 DNF, 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.

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What year was OU08 DNF registered?

OU08 DNF is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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