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LX08 BUP

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,976 mi
Last recorded36,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BUP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 36,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 36,976 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,874 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear tyre o limit front and rear pads close to limit front forks need seals (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 36,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 36,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 35,264 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,434 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,434 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,677 miles

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(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,637 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 BUP is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

LX08 BUP is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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