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DF09 RAT

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,378 mi
Last recorded15,378 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 RAT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 15,378 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Brake control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 13,118 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 13,118 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake control 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 10,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 10,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 10,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,484 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,202 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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DF09 RAT is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,438 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF09 RAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF09 RAT registered?

DF09 RAT is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is DF09 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 RAT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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