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EK59 ZNJ

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 51,759 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,405 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 47,401 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,306 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,352 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 30,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,484 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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EK59 ZNJ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange 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 EK59 ZNJ, 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 EK59 ZNJ registered?

EK59 ZNJ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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