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GX09 MLL

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 61,104 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 59,534 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))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 59,510 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer/centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned 25mm n/s ,50mm o/s (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,592 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,564 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,646 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,646 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 34,803 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 34,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,199 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,152 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2013 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 12,833 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2012 12,833 miles

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

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 MLL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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