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OU08 FYW

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,315 mi
Last recorded12,315 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 12,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 10,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 9,140 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 6,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 5,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 5,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,238 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 3,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 2,151 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 2,151 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,747 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,112 miles

small oil leak from left side.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 35,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

small oil leak from left side.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,100 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,736 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear 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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OU08 FYW is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU08 FYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU08 FYW?

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What year was OU08 FYW registered?

OU08 FYW is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is OU08 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 FYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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