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DA08 YDF

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,750 mi
Last recorded38,750 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YDF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 38,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 33,810 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 33,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,158 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,632 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 31,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 27,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,753 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,425 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,447 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 18,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,120 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,200 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 9,117 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DA08 YDF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA08 YDF, 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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DA08 YDF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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