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LJ08 WUR

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,861 mi
Last recorded25,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WUR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,655 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 14,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,262 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

nearside front indicator not working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,763 miles

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 WUR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 WUR registered?

LJ08 WUR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 WUR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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