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YX08 GWV

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,188 mi
Last recorded19,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Triumph Tiger 105020,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GWV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 12,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 12,044 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 8,630 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 7,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 10,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 7,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 7,142 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 5,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 3,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 1,493 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 GWV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

YX08 GWV is a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 15 June 2008.

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