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WM09 BYN

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,048 mi
Last recorded39,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 105018,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 BYN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 36,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 36,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 36,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 36,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,942 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement MONOSHOCK LINKAGE PIVOTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement MONOSHOCK LINKAGE PIVOTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 34,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,044 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,044 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,302 miles

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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WM09 BYN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM09 BYN, 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 WM09 BYN registered?

WM09 BYN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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