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SN08 LLA

2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,617 mi
Last recorded10,617 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler8,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 LLA
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville Scrambler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 10,617 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 10,604 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3 lines (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2024 9,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 9,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 9,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 8,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,905 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 363,060 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 7,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear seat cowl insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,419 miles

rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,661 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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SN08 LLA is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SN08 LLA, 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 SN08 LLA registered?

SN08 LLA is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is SN08 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 LLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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