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SN08 AZR

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 AZR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 44,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 44,302 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 44,302 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 43,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,703 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 39,747 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 39,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,440 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 30,440 miles

Central Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,647 miles

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

gear lever bent but still useable

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 21,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,330 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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SN08 AZR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN08 AZR, 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 SN08 AZR registered?

SN08 AZR is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 27 April 2008.

Is SN08 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 AZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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