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GN08 PHO

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,064 mi
Last recorded49,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 PHO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 48,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,045 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,358 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 32,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 28,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 25,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 23,051 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,303 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,294 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 PHO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

GN08 PHO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is GN08 PHO safe to buy?

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