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HX08 YGG

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,567 mi
Last recorded57,567 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YGG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,567 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,172 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 55,579 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 52,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,941 miles

front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,674 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak Possible oil leak front output shaft. ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 37,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,171 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,612 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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HX08 YGG is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue 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 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 HX08 YGG, 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 HX08 YGG registered?

HX08 YGG is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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