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YX08 BAU

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,117 mi
Last recorded19,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs20,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 18,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,031 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 18,020 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,922 miles

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,454 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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YX08 BAU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX08 BAU is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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