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GX09 HFS

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 HFS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,593 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,695 miles

Centre stand pivot partially siezed

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,530 miles

Centre stand pivot slightly siezed

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre stand pivot slightly siezed

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,000 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 35,970 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings not checked due to rear brake seized.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,273 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake slightly binding on after being applied

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear brake slightly binding on after being applied

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,398 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,398 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,273 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 22,273 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,135 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 10,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,659 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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GX09 HFS is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX09 HFS, 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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GX09 HFS is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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