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PX08 DXA

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,205 mi
Last recorded47,205 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 DXA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,057 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement also noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

o/s rear chain adjusting block not locked out

rear wheel not adjusted correctly

Fail 15 Sep 2020 47,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement also noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

o/s rear chain adjusting block not locked out

rear wheel not adjusted correctly

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,918 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 46,909 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front 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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PX08 DXA is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX08 DXA, 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 PX08 DXA registered?

PX08 DXA is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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