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NK09 HLG

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,207 mi
Last recorded37,207 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 HLG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,207 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad lining appears low.

Fail 28 May 2026 37,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner brake pad lining appears low.

Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 34,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,325 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 28,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,611 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 23,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 18,444 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,162 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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NK09 HLG is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK09 HLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK09 HLG registered?

NK09 HLG is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is NK09 HLG safe to buy?

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