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WA08 EVL

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,971 mi
Last recorded49,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 EVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 49,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,709 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 48,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 47,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,064 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,317 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 10,317 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,189 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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WA08 EVL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WA08 EVL, 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 WA08 EVL registered?

WA08 EVL is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is WA08 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 EVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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