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AP09 GWG

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GWG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 50,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,417 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,622 miles

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

Offside Engine oil leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2021 41,622 miles

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

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

Offside Engine oil leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,257 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 21,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,220 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 9,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,100 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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AP09 GWG is a 2009 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 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 AP09 GWG, 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 AP09 GWG registered?

AP09 GWG is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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