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LJ08 MRX

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,718 mi
Last recorded31,718 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MRX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 31,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 28,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 27,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 24,721 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 22,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 20,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,235 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2015 14,181 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 13,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,723 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 5,941 miles

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

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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LJ08 MRX is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ08 MRX, 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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What year was LJ08 MRX registered?

LJ08 MRX is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 MRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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