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CX08 BUJ

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Silver Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,591 mi
Last recorded36,591 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 36,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 33,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,842 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,225 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame above rear foot peg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,195 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,997 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 35 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,663 miles

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

front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,838 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 12,838 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,879 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 7,879 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 5,855 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 BUJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Silver with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

CX08 BUJ is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is CX08 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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