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SN08 BBU

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,870 mi
Last recorded32,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 BBU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 32,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 32,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 31,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 28,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,921 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,435 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 BBU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

SN08 BBU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SN08 BBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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