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VE10 AEW

2010 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,939 mi
Last recorded30,939 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Tiger 105017,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 AEW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 30,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 29,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 28,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,328 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 26,313 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 20,035 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,924 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 12,924 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 12,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,653 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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VE10 AEW is a 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,937 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 VE10 AEW, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE10 AEW is a 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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