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ULZ 5237

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Other 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 5237
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 24,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 19,253 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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ULZ 5237 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULZ 5237, 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

How do I check the history of ULZ 5237?

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What year was ULZ 5237 registered?

ULZ 5237 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is ULZ 5237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 5237 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULZ 5237 have outstanding finance?

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