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AK59 VOB

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,845 mi
Last recorded28,845 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VOB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 28,105 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 28,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 27,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 27,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 12,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 12,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,808 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 7,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,509 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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AK59 VOB is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,779 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 VOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK59 VOB registered?

AK59 VOB is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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