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CU08 DSX

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196 mi
Last recorded196 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DSX
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022
Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 8,721 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 8,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,862 miles

Direction indicator telltale light not working but indicators at front can be seen in normal riding position so advisory only.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

r/h mirror has been hitting fuel tank on full r/h steering lock, but does not interfere with steering movement lock to lock.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 3,717 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 3,717 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 785 miles

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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CU08 DSX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU08 DSX, 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 CU08 DSX registered?

CU08 DSX is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is CU08 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 DSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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