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RJ59 LMM

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LMM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,575 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 28,575 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,786 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 14,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,920 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 10,920 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,536 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 8,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,613 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 4,424 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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RJ59 LMM is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ59 LMM, 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 RJ59 LMM registered?

RJ59 LMM is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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