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EU08 SXC

2008 Triumph Bonneville

Blue Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,734 mi
Last recorded30,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Bonneville8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SXC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 21,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 20,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,062 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 14,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 7,941 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,941 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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EU08 SXC is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville in Blue with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU08 SXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU08 SXC registered?

EU08 SXC is a 2008 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is EU08 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 SXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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