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GN08 RRY

2008 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 RRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,791 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 59,791 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 57,025 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 53,608 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 53,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,384 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 50,384 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,300 miles

Front auxillary lights showing blue light

Front oil pipe leaking between cooler and engine

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 48,296 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))

Headlamp aim too low dipped and main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front auxillary lights showing blue light

Front oil pipe leaking between cooler and engine

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front side light not working

Pass 31 May 2019 41,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 41,532 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,156 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 8 May 2015 21,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 12,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,151 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 RRY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

GN08 RRY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GN08 RRY safe to buy?

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