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YT59 VTO

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 VTO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,787 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 40,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 40,820 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 37,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 26,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,488 miles

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

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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YT59 VTO is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 VTO, 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 YT59 VTO registered?

YT59 VTO is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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