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AU08 BKA

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BKA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 86,971 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 65,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 64,087 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT.

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,325 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 62,612 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 62,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,679 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

gear selector lever bent slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,908 miles

Chain rusted

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front forks pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,149 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 10,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 17,430 MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 103
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49
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AU08 BKA is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,128 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 BKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 BKA is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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