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VK09 HXU

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,017 mi
Last recorded40,017 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HXU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 12,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 9,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,641 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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VK09 HXU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 HXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK09 HXU registered?

VK09 HXU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 HXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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