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EU08 LXE

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,439 mi
Last recorded26,439 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 LXE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 26,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,603 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,603 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,858 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 6 May 2011 9,876 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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EU08 LXE is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU08 LXE, 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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What year was EU08 LXE registered?

EU08 LXE is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EU08 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 LXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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