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FY09 ZKT

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZKT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 42,631 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 38,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 34,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 30,270 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 26,769 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible SEE ATTACHED PAGE 8/21 MOT MANUAL SECTION 4 LAMPS REFLECTORS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,819 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 24,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 4,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 4,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 3,462 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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FY09 ZKT is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,779 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 ZKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY09 ZKT registered?

FY09 ZKT is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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