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Triumph Bonneville America

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 865 cc

C8 GYJMOT history

C8 GYJ is a blue petrol Triumph Bonneville America first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,614 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Bonneville America
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
865 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GYJ was last recorded at 28,614 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,099 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
1,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,614 miles
  • 2025 – 27,099 miles
  • 2024 – 23,990 miles
  • 2022 – 23,978 miles
  • 2021 – 23,460 miles
  • 2020 – 22,535 miles
  • 2019 – 22,004 miles
  • 2018 – 21,206 miles
  • 2017 – 20,823 miles
  • 2016 – 20,318 miles
  • 2015 – 19,539 miles
  • 2014 – 16,707 miles
  • 2013 – 14,121 miles
  • 2011 – 10,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,614 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    347304083381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    890872205937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,099 miles (+3,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    570241331464
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

  4. Pass23,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    231304077506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail23,990 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    289801026958
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass23,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,978 miles
    Test number
    679475275576
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail23,978 miles (+518)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,978 miles
    Test number
    478476744124
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass23,460 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,460 miles
    Test number
    638510150566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Pass22,535 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,535 miles
    Test number
    370163628644
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass22,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,004 miles
    Test number
    330179780211
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Fail22,004 miles (+798)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,004 miles
    Test number
    590014115451
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorBrake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass21,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    362356269257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,206 miles (+383)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    724128070513
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass20,823 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    289143796241
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass20,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    853063088399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,318 miles (+779)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    708307259049
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

  17. Pass19,539 miles (+2,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    175288075047
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  18. Fail16,707 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,707 miles
    Test number
    107007134438
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • Repaired at testFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass16,707 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,707 miles
    Test number
    928307634084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,121 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    14,121 miles
    Test number
    805473243099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    248514051109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about C8 GYJ

Does C8 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GYJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GYJ?
The MOT on C8 GYJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GYJ done?
C8 GYJ was recorded at 28,614 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
Has C8 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GYJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 GYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 GYJ find?
C8 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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