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WX08 GPK

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,100 mi
Last recorded42,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 GPK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 42,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 41,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 38,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting of oil from nearside front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 35,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 33,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 32,040 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 29,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 20,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 20,277 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,930 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 7,945 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 GPK 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 WX08 GPK, 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 WX08 GPK registered?

WX08 GPK is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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