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GX08 NHN

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,239 mi
Last recorded58,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 NHN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,239 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2025 55,872 miles

oil leak nearside of engine

Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,234 miles

Nearside oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,891 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 52,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,738 miles

Nearside oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Aug 2022 51,738 miles

Nearside oil leak on engine

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,423 miles

oil leak nearside of engine

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,061 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front tyre going out of shape

oil leak nearside of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,235 miles

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

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

Front going out of shape

oil leak on near side of engine

Fail 24 Jul 2019 49,235 miles

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

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

Front going out of shape

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak on near side of engine

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,480 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 36,480 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 23,425 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,820 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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GX08 NHN is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX08 NHN, 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 GX08 NHN registered?

GX08 NHN is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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