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LJ58 ZFA

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,969 mi
Last recorded27,969 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 ZFA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 27,969 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 27,969 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,967 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 27,967 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 23,503 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 15,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 10,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 10,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,254 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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LJ58 ZFA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ58 ZFA, 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 LJ58 ZFA registered?

LJ58 ZFA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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