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FL59 RFK

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RFK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,130 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 35,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 33,579 miles

handle bar lifting blocks slightly twisted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,257 miles

front wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 28,912 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,908 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 14,897 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

rear light obscured by safty lock.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,318 miles

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

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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FL59 RFK is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black 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 FL59 RFK, 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 FL59 RFK registered?

FL59 RFK is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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