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SF09 BYB

2009 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,819 mi
Last recorded32,819 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 BYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 32,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 26,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 22,039 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 22,024 miles

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

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

Drive chain dry

Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,735 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 13,692 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 11,419 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 11,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 4,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,167 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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SF09 BYB is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SF09 BYB, 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 SF09 BYB registered?

SF09 BYB is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is SF09 BYB safe to buy?

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