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LX08 BUV

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,443 mi
Last recorded21,443 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BUV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 21,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 21,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 21,078 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,869 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 20,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 20,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 17,674 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 17,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,555 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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LX08 BUV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX08 BUV, 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 LX08 BUV registered?

LX08 BUV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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