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WJ59 NGG

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,947 mi
Last recorded36,947 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 NGG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 36,947 miles

Offside Front Engine casing slightly leaking oil

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,933 miles

Rear 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))

Offside Front Engine casing slightly leaking oil

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 34,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,720 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,027 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 31,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust headers are cracked and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,077 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,353 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,353 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,353 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam stays on and is pulsing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,685 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,130 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,022 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 12,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,466 miles

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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WJ59 NGG is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ59 NGG, 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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WJ59 NGG is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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