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KX58 GBU

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,599 mi
Last recorded51,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 GBU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 50,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 50,827 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 48,732 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 48,727 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 47,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,431 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,841 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 29,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,685 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

HID headlamps fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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KX58 GBU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX58 GBU, 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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KX58 GBU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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