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VK09 HXR

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HXR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 22,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in headers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 22,620 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in headers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 21,548 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 20,274 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 20,235 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,879 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,663 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,044 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,954 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,439 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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VK09 HXR is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK09 HXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 HXR registered?

VK09 HXR is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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