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FJ08 WDF

2008 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WDF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,474 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 58,462 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

bottom yoke pinch bolt snapped off

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear chain adjuster loose

Fail 10 Sep 2022 57,628 miles

Central Front Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,639 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 47,505 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,494 miles

Central Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 41,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,041 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 26,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,381 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,478 miles

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

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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FJ08 WDF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ08 WDF, 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 FJ08 WDF registered?

FJ08 WDF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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