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LC09 KYF

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,402 mi
Last recorded17,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 KYF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 17,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 17,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,794 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 16,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,576 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,520 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 12,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 11,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,363 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,363 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))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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LC09 KYF is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 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 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 LC09 KYF, 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 LC09 KYF registered?

LC09 KYF is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is LC09 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 KYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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