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FJ08 WFC

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,455 mi
Last recorded35,455 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WFC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 30,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 27,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 24,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 24,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 21,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 18,702 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 17,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 17,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 16,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,285 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,034 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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FJ08 WFC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 WFC, 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 FJ08 WFC registered?

FJ08 WFC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 WFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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