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A18 TNY

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TNY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 29,281 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 25,041 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 23,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 22,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 20,269 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,855 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,256 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,362 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 3,555 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 3,555 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 13,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 10,033 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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A18 TNY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 18,797 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 A18 TNY, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 TNY?

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What year was A18 TNY registered?

A18 TNY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is A18 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TNY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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