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LF07 GCU

2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,248 mi
Last recorded45,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs22,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 GCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,248 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 45,221 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,888 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,888 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 29,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,161 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 19,161 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,859 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 13,859 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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LF07 GCU is a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,620 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF07 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF07 GCU is a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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