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CX08 BEJ

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,480 mi
Last recorded52,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,480 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 51,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 51,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 50,620 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around ns rocker cover and head join

Fail 3 May 2024 50,620 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak around ns rocker cover and head join

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 49,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,670 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,385 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 12,421 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,877 miles

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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CX08 BEJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX08 BEJ, 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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CX08 BEJ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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