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FG09 TTY

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 TTY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,745 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,631 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x 2 front and rear also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

wires bare so taped up prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2021 32,631 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x 2 front and rear also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

wires bare so taped up prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 30,155 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,310 miles

Rear rear brake needs cleaning ,slightly stiff to turn wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2019 28,310 miles

Rear rear brake needs cleaning ,slightly stiff to turn wheel

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,264 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 19,383 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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FG09 TTY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG09 TTY, 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 FG09 TTY registered?

FG09 TTY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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