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CX08 AYJ

2008 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,236 mi
Last recorded24,236 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 AYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 23,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 23,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,610 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 22,610 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) REPLACED BULB DURING TEST (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 22,330 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) BULB REPLACED DURING TEST (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,183 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 19,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 23 May 2017 19,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,432 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,503 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,117 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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CX08 AYJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX08 AYJ, 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 CX08 AYJ registered?

CX08 AYJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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