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YX09 FBN

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,263 mi
Last recorded52,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 FBN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 52,263 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,681 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 45,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,018 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 40,201 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 40,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,195 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle missing (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,711 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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YX09 FBN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 18,779 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX09 FBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX09 FBN registered?

YX09 FBN is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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