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CX08 BDY

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,810 mi
Last recorded17,810 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BDY
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 17,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 17,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 13,273 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 11,809 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 29 May 2018 11,809 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 8,450 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front and rear tyres worn to limit, front tyre starting to split (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 4,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,608 miles

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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CX08 BDY 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 77.8%.

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 CX08 BDY, 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 CX08 BDY registered?

CX08 BDY is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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