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RF09 BXA

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 BXA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 61,619 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 61,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 59,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 58,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,882 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 55,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 51,726 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,470 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,510 miles

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

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,510 miles

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

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

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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RF09 BXA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF09 BXA, 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 RF09 BXA registered?

RF09 BXA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is RF09 BXA safe to buy?

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