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RJ09 RXU

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,618 mi
Last recorded23,618 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RXU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 23,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 23,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 21,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 21,561 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 21,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,851 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 13,775 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,076 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 8,076 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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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RJ09 RXU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ09 RXU, 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 RJ09 RXU registered?

RJ09 RXU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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