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GX08 HYW

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,610 mi
Last recorded30,610 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HYW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 30,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,676 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front near side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 27,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. right hand side chain adjuster slightly out (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 26,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 25,569 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 23,252 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 23,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,363 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 9,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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GX08 HYW is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX08 HYW, 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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What year was GX08 HYW registered?

GX08 HYW is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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