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OU09 AFA

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,683 mi
Last recorded21,683 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 AFA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 21,683 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 19,551 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 17,723 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,845 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 16,845 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 15,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 12,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 11,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 11,278 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,656 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 10,656 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,910 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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OU09 AFA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU09 AFA, 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 OU09 AFA registered?

OU09 AFA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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