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LJ08 WSL

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,939 mi
Last recorded21,939 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WSL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 21,939 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 21,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,881 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 20,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 15,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 8,745 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 5,162 miles

two uninsulated wires are hanging close to cylinder, seem to have come off power socket.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 4,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,644 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 3,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 3,449 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 3,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 3,104 miles

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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LJ08 WSL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,639 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 LJ08 WSL, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 WSL registered?

LJ08 WSL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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