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AK59 VNZ

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VNZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 20,768 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 20,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 20,705 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 20,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 20,453 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 19,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 16,179 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 9,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 8,263 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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AK59 VNZ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK59 VNZ, 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.

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What year was AK59 VNZ registered?

AK59 VNZ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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