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KY59 MWN

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,391 mi
Last recorded37,391 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 MWN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,182 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 36,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,219 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 32,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,408 miles

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

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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KY59 MWN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY59 MWN, 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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What year was KY59 MWN registered?

KY59 MWN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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