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LX08 BSO

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,294 mi
Last recorded27,294 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BSO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 27,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,691 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 23,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 22,788 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 22,786 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,298 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 17,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,887 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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LX08 BSO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX08 BSO, 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 LX08 BSO registered?

LX08 BSO is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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