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GU59 VWY

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,508 mi
Last recorded62,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VWY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,355 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,035 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,599 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 44,902 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 29,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,682 miles

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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GU59 VWY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 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 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 GU59 VWY, 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.

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What year was GU59 VWY registered?

GU59 VWY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is GU59 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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