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YX59 VUL

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,224 mi
Last recorded30,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VUL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 30,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 29,495 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake fluid reservoir cap incorrect

Pass 17 May 2018 24,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,743 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 23,743 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 21,252 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,407 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,487 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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YX59 VUL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX59 VUL, 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 YX59 VUL registered?

YX59 VUL is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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