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VLZ 9470

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,231 mi
Last recorded39,231 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9470
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 39,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 37,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 36,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 20,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,022 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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VLZ 9470 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 9470, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLZ 9470 registered?

VLZ 9470 is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is VLZ 9470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 9470 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 9470 have outstanding finance?

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