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VK59 KMU

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,734 mi
Last recorded10,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KMU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 10,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 10,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 9,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 9,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014
Fail 4 Mar 2014 9,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 8,858 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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VK59 KMU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK59 KMU, 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 VK59 KMU registered?

VK59 KMU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 KMU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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