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R26 TMC

2011 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Tiger 105016,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 TMC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 61,021 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,945 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working Handle bar brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 57,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 55,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 55,143 miles

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (e) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 49,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,011 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,011 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,974 miles

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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R26 TMC is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,178 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 R26 TMC, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 TMC registered?

R26 TMC is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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The MOT history for R26 TMC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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