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GN08 FNF

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 FNF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,194 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 56,481 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,771 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,763 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,965 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,130 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

handgrips worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,877 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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GN08 FNF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN08 FNF, 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 GN08 FNF registered?

GN08 FNF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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