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MX08 ABF

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ABF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,072 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 23,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 22,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 22,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 22,520 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 22,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 22,458 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front =rear tyres uneven ware

Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,634 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 20,634 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,740 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out front (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,731 miles

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 24 Oct 2013 13,759 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,759 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 5,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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MX08 ABF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX08 ABF, 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 MX08 ABF registered?

MX08 ABF is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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