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LJ08 WPY

2008 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WPY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,955 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 53,955 miles

Fork yoke insecure nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork external casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,413 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Header pipes cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake master cylinder not smooth operation

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 51,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 46,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,957 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,947 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,134 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,385 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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LJ08 WPY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 LJ08 WPY, 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 LJ08 WPY registered?

LJ08 WPY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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