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PN57 UEK

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,786 mi
Last recorded41,786 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 UEK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 41,782 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,375 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 29,375 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 26,244 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 26,244 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,304 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,304 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,649 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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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PN57 UEK is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN57 UEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN57 UEK registered?

PN57 UEK is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is PN57 UEK safe to buy?

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