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HW08 AGU

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,279 mi
Last recorded58,279 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AGU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 58,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deep scratches that are not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 55,650 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deep scratches that are not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,739 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 52,193 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 52,166 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 49,735 miles

Exhaust noisy No baffle fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,711 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,451 miles

rear brake has new disc and pads causing slight drag

Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 1,647 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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HW08 AGU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HW08 AGU, 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 HW08 AGU registered?

HW08 AGU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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