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BX08 ZGE

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,427 mi
Last recorded21,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 ZGE
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 20,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 18,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 11,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 11,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 10,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 9,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 9,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 9,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,634 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 8,634 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,713 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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BX08 ZGE is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,630 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 ZGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BX08 ZGE registered?

BX08 ZGE is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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