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GX08 NHZ

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 NHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,255 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,179 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,586 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 65,586 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 63,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,676 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,925 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 36,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 NHZ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

GX08 NHZ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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