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VK09 WJA

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,741 mi
Last recorded24,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 24,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 22,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 17,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 13,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 12,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,235 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2015 12,235 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Advise slight oil leak.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 3,622 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 WJA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

VK09 WJA is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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