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DE59 ZLN

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,049 mi
Last recorded32,049 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ZLN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 31,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,455 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 21,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 13,037 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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DE59 ZLN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE59 ZLN, 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 DE59 ZLN registered?

DE59 ZLN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for DE59 ZLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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