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GR08 GAR

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,459 mi
Last recorded23,459 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GAR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 21,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 19,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 18,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight melting to left hand headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 14,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 13,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 12,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 11,593 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 11,586 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 11,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,125 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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GR08 GAR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,639 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 GAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR08 GAR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GR08 GAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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