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LX08 EYD

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 EYD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,245 miles

adv surface corrosion on frame and components

Fail 19 Aug 2025 95,225 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm -shock bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 87,427 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

adv corrosion on front and rear components

Fail 30 Apr 2024 87,413 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock to support bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

adv corrosion on front and rear components

Pass 14 Jan 2023 80,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

adv surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2023 80,021 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

adv surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,904 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

adv surface corrosion on rear frame and components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

adv slight corrosion on frame and rear linkages and suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,454 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 50,532 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted discs (3.2.A1m)

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2015 40,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 29,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2012 9,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 7,876 miles

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

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 EYD is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX08 EYD, 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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LX08 EYD is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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