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HW08 AMU

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,068 mi
Last recorded21,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 21,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 13,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 10,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,555 miles

both tyres, tread worn slightly uneven, front tyre is 6 years old, rear tyre is 13 years old

Pass 9 Apr 2021 10,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 10,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,693 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 9,689 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Number plate has no light (1.1.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 7,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 6,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 6,381 miles

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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HW08 AMU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW08 AMU, 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 HW08 AMU registered?

HW08 AMU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is HW08 AMU safe to buy?

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