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GP59 TEU

2009 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP59 TEU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 46,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 46,831 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 46,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,632 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 44,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,148 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 4,148 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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GP59 TEU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP59 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP59 TEU registered?

GP59 TEU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GP59 TEU safe to buy?

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