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XJ08 JAB

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,340 mi
Last recorded42,340 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 JAB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 42,340 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 42,340 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 37,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,014 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 20,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 11,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,677 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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XJ08 JAB is a 2008 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 81.3%.

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 XJ08 JAB, 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 XJ08 JAB registered?

XJ08 JAB is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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