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KY59 MWL

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 MWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 33,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 32,594 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,941 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,556 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,556 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,699 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 20,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,943 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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KY59 MWL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY59 MWL, 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 KY59 MWL registered?

KY59 MWL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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