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HY08 BCO

2008 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,143 mi
Last recorded18,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BCO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 14,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 11,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 9,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 7,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 4,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 1,818 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 8,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 7,069 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 7,069 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 2,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,747 miles

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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HY08 BCO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 BCO, 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 HY08 BCO registered?

HY08 BCO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is HY08 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 BCO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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