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CN08 VWF

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VWF
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,954 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 27,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 26,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 26,452 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,001 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 17,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 15,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 11,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,066 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 7,066 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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CN08 VWF is a 2008 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN08 VWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CN08 VWF registered?

CN08 VWF is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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