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OU09 EES

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,103 mi
Last recorded32,103 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 EES
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 32,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 32,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 32,002 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,928 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight mechanical bind

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,593 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,176 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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OU09 EES 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 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 OU09 EES, 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 OU09 EES registered?

OU09 EES is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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