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SV09 EJL

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,935 mi
Last recorded33,935 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 EJL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,093 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 31,341 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,160 miles

Central Front Front brake pipes not secured to front mudgaurd

Fail 21 Apr 2023 30,103 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/55/17 Michelin 2CT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front brake pipes not secured to front mudgaurd

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,981 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,737 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 22,693 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 20,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 17,541 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,587 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 6,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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SV09 EJL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV09 EJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV09 EJL registered?

SV09 EJL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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