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VK09 WHM

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 WHM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 34,121 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,010 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 32,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 27,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 21,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,872 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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VK09 WHM is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK09 WHM, 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 VK09 WHM registered?

VK09 WHM is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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