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J21 PRR

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 PRR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,927 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,383 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 59,383 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,497 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 48,898 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,047 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 48,047 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,077 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,632 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 15,076 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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J21 PRR 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J21 PRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J21 PRR registered?

J21 PRR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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