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VX09 LGZ

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,273 mi
Last recorded19,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 LGZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 19,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 17,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 17,177 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 16,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,013 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,598 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 13,442 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 9,967 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 9,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,507 miles

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

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 LGZ is a 2009 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 86.7%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

VX09 LGZ is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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