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CU08 JFF

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 JFF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 44,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 36,545 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 31,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 10,386 miles

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

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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CU08 JFF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU08 JFF, 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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What year was CU08 JFF registered?

CU08 JFF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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