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GIG 5085

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Other 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,400 mi
Last recorded32,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5085
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 23,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 24,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 23,579 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,312 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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GIG 5085 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GIG 5085, 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 GIG 5085 registered?

GIG 5085 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is GIG 5085 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 5085 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIG 5085 have outstanding finance?

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