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CN08 FWT

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,211 mi
Last recorded13,211 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 FWT
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 13,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 9,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 9,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 9,721 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,494 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 9,494 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,402 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 9,402 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2014 8,972 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,972 miles

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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CN08 FWT is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN08 FWT, 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 CN08 FWT registered?

CN08 FWT is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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