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EF09 ZTH

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,910 mi
Last recorded50,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZTH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 50,910 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,436 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2024 44,436 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Down pipes cracked (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Gear lever pivot worn

Main screen missing

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 42,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain and sprockets worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Down pipes cracked (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Handle bar rubber mounts worn.

Main screen missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front n/s side light not working.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,307 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front n/s side light not working.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front n/s side light not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,428 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 33,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 22,600 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 22,600 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,247 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,966 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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EF09 ZTH is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF09 ZTH, 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 EF09 ZTH registered?

EF09 ZTH is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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