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YX08 BCY

2008 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,255 mi
Last recorded34,255 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger18,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BCY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 34,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 33,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 33,377 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 26,028 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 24,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,085 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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YX08 BCY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,818 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX08 BCY registered?

YX08 BCY is a 2008 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is YX08 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 BCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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