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VX58 DLZ

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,403 mi
Last recorded20,403 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 20,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 20,109 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 20,109 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working with front brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 19,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 16,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,095 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 12,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 4,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 1,823 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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VX58 DLZ is a 2008 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 88.9%.

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 DLZ, 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.

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What year was VX58 DLZ registered?

VX58 DLZ is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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