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WA08 AFO

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,455 mi
Last recorded11,455 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 AFO
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 11,455 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear tyre old by date

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 11,455 miles

Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Steering linkage component modification unsafe headstock top nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear tyre old by date

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 6,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 6,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 5,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 5,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,482 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 4,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 4,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 4,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 3,907 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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WA08 AFO is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WA08 AFO registered?

WA08 AFO is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WA08 AFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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