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VO59 RZP

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,657 mi
Last recorded21,657 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 RZP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 21,657 miles

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

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

bottom part of the engine is leaking oil from the gasket

Pass 14 Dec 2024 21,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 19,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 18,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 13,586 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,807 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 7,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 7,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,237 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Aug 2012 6,233 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

front brake slightly binding

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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VO59 RZP is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO59 RZP, 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 VO59 RZP registered?

VO59 RZP is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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