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LC09 UHY

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,262 mi
Last recorded29,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UHY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 29,262 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 29,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 27,654 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 24,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 22,956 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 19,825 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 13,302 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 13,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,166 miles

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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LC09 UHY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC09 UHY, 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 LC09 UHY registered?

LC09 UHY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is LC09 UHY safe to buy?

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