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WA56 MXK

2006 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,685 mi
Last recorded32,685 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger 105023,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 MXK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 32,685 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 32,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 32,655 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,588 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,585 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear cannot see brake pad

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

Rear brake reservoir low

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 24,983 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,125 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,964 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 18,964 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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WA56 MXK is a 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,301 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 WA56 MXK, 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 20 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 WA56 MXK registered?

WA56 MXK is a 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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