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KX09 KYE

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 KYE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 48,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 45,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 43,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 39,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 36,261 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,252 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,871 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 29,866 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,766 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 24,766 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,045 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,633 miles

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

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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KX09 KYE is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange 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 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 KX09 KYE, 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 KX09 KYE registered?

KX09 KYE is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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