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VU10 YUK

2010 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Tiger 105017,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 YUK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 37,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,734 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 37,728 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 37,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,628 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,628 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 37,316 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 37,316 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 36,891 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 36,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 35,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 32,573 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2017 26,266 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 26,266 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 21,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2015 16,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,013 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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VU10 YUK 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 72.2%.

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 VU10 YUK, 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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VU10 YUK is a 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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