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CX08 BNK

2008 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,209 mi
Last recorded10,209 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville America9,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BNK
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 10,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 9,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 9,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 7,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 6,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 6,998 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 5,987 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 5,987 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 4,590 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 4,590 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 4,485 miles

Rear Tear in the rear tyre, roughly 60mm long, but not deep enough to expose the ply or cord.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 4,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 3,930 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 3,575 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,097 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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CX08 BNK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX08 BNK, 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 CX08 BNK registered?

CX08 BNK is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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