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VN09 LVE

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LVE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,682 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 24,682 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 23,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 22,568 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 21,701 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 21,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm dipping inbetween tread below wear mark (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 19,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,200 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 19,200 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 17,771 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 17,771 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 15,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 13,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 12,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 8,408 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 7,247 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 4,845 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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VN09 LVE is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN09 LVE, 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 VN09 LVE registered?

VN09 LVE is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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