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HX08 YGR

2008 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,445 mi
Last recorded28,445 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YGR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,612 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 27,612 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear tyre valve stem dust cap missing

coolant below minimum level

Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,388 miles

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

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

Front tyre valve dust cap missing

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

coolant below minimum level

Pass 27 Apr 2023 24,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,640 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,483 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently on the limit @ 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,304 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 18,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,398 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,852 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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HX08 YGR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,818 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 YGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX08 YGR registered?

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

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