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CX08 BNL

2008 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BNL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 48,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 48,360 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 47,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 46,842 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 1,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease both sides (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both seals (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,395 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))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 32,395 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned Forks (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,898 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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CX08 BNL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,818 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 Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX08 BNL registered?

CX08 BNL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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