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LX08 HDE

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,400 mi
Last recorded26,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 25,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,551 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 22,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,823 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 18,823 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 18,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,824 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 HDE is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

LX08 HDE is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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