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AJ58 RKN

2008 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,404 mi
Last recorded42,404 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 RKN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,800 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both front brake discs showing signs of fluctuation/distortion when brake performance tested. (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 40,800 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both front brake discs showing signs of fluctuation/distortion when brake performance tested. (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 37,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 37,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 35,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,496 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 22,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,028 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 4,671 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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AJ58 RKN is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ58 RKN, 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 AJ58 RKN registered?

AJ58 RKN is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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