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RX09 ELJ

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,979 mi
Last recorded17,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 ELJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 17,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 17,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 17,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 17,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 16,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 16,224 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 16,215 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Faulty rear brake light switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,450 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 9,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 6,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,358 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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RX09 ELJ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX09 ELJ, 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 RX09 ELJ registered?

RX09 ELJ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is RX09 ELJ safe to buy?

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