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DX58 BJU

2008 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,332 mi
Last recorded52,332 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 BJU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 52,332 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of frame has slight corrosion all over

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,541 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 48,515 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,551 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,177 miles

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

Rear suspension lower shock mounts/linkages very dry, recommend lubricating

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 31,353 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 6 Feb 2016 28,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 28,103 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,321 miles

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

front tyre run out on o/s edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 9,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,831 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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DX58 BJU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX58 BJU, 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 DX58 BJU registered?

DX58 BJU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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