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OU08 CBV

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,795 mi
Last recorded22,795 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 CBV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 20,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 19,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 11,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 9,980 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,459 miles

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

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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OU08 CBV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU08 CBV, 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 OU08 CBV registered?

OU08 CBV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is OU08 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 CBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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