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RK08 DXM

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DXM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 63,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 62,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 62,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 61,589 miles

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

pillion footrest bracket loose

Pass 28 May 2021 60,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 60,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,415 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 58,415 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake fluid level low.

Pass 30 May 2017 53,973 miles

Drive chain a bit rusty.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,931 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 19 May 2015 43,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,772 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 31,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,389 miles

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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RK08 DXM is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue 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 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 RK08 DXM, 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 RK08 DXM registered?

RK08 DXM is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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