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PK59 UAR

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,630 mi
Last recorded27,630 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 UAR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 21,732 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 21,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 17,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 17,661 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 16,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,909 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 12,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,985 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 11,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 27 May 2014 11,194 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 11,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,963 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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PK59 UAR is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs 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 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,779 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK59 UAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK59 UAR registered?

PK59 UAR is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for PK59 UAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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