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GN08 VDD

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,708 mi
Last recorded13,708 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 VDD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 13,708 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 13,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 13,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 13,302 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 12,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 12,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,934 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 9,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 3,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,709 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 1,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,568 miles

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

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 VDD is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

GN08 VDD is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is GN08 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 VDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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