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VX58 DKY

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,901 mi
Last recorded46,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 DKY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 46,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 45,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,493 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,630 miles

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

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

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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VX58 DKY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX58 DKY, 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

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What year was VX58 DKY registered?

VX58 DKY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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