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VN61 GKJ

2011 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,926 mi
Last recorded10,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Tiger 105016,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 10,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 9,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 9,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 7,792 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 7,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 5,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 2,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 2,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 2,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 2,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 2,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 2,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 2,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 2,145 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 1,895 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

rear tyre has been pluged

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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VN61 GKJ is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,178 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 VN61 GKJ, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 GKJ registered?

VN61 GKJ is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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