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WX08 GKC

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,782 mi
Last recorded9,782 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 GKC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 9,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 9,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 9,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 9,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 8,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 8,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 7,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 5,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 2,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 1,038 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,760 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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WX08 GKC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX08 GKC, 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 WX08 GKC registered?

WX08 GKC is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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