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TIG 1798

2006 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,785 mi
Last recorded49,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger 105023,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1798
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,620 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,620 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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))

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

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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TIG 1798 is a 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,301 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 TIG 1798, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIG 1798 registered?

TIG 1798 is a 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is TIG 1798 safe to buy?

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