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VX09 HLY

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,867 mi
Last recorded52,867 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 HLY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 52,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,903 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive wear and corrosion coursing tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 39,705 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive wear and corrosion coursing tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,930 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 34,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,296 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,325 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,670 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

no plate lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,098 miles

Number plate lamp out

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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VX09 HLY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX09 HLY, 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 VX09 HLY registered?

VX09 HLY is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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