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CX08 BMU

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,417 mi
Last recorded26,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BMU
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 26,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 26,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 24,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 22,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 22,690 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 22,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 20,687 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Free Play. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,948 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 10,948 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,498 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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CX08 BMU is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX08 BMU, 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 CX08 BMU registered?

CX08 BMU is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is CX08 BMU safe to buy?

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