Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles, the 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) (2008)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865). Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 216 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2008 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE (783 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 10.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–13k

For context

These stats describe 216 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	214	92.6%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,961 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 44.4%

871

Green 12.2%

239

Red 9.5%

186

Blue 7.6%

150

White 7.3%

143

Grey 6.7%

132

Maroon 3.4%

Orange 2.9%

Yellow 2.6%

Silver 1.8%

Cream 1.1%

Gold 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,425

typical

3,511

low mileage

13,356

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) vehicles fall between 3,511 and 13,356 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,511 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,511–13,356 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)s sit.

⚠ Over 18,030 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)s are still being driven.

108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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