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GX08 GLV

2008 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GLV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,255 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,368 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 41,368 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,471 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 38,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,469 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins near max wear tolerance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 33,469 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins near max wear tolerance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,845 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,839 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose dry (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. handle barrs bent / misaligned (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 38,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,182 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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GX08 GLV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX08 GLV, 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 GX08 GLV registered?

GX08 GLV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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