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BU08 HPC

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,227 mi
Last recorded26,227 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HPC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 26,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 26,164 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 26,081 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 26,036 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 26,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 25,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Poor Damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is excessively aged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,578 miles

chain slightly loose

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 25,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

chain slightly loose

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,210 miles

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

slight wear in front brake discs mountings

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 9,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 6,839 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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BU08 HPC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,639 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU08 HPC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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