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VK09 HXX

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,562 mi
Last recorded18,562 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HXX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 18,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 18,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 16,570 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 16,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,074 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))

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 HXX is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HXX, 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 VK09 HXX registered?

VK09 HXX is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 HXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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