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YX08 BBK

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,269 mi
Last recorded54,269 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BBK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 39,456 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,801 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 32,687 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,057 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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YX08 BBK is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX08 BBK, 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 YX08 BBK registered?

YX08 BBK is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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