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GN08 FMU

2008 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,582 mi
Last recorded33,582 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 FMU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 33,582 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 30,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,166 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,152 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 17,081 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,836 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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GN08 FMU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GN08 FMU, 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 GN08 FMU registered?

GN08 FMU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GN08 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 FMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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