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YY59 EVV

2009 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,953 mi
Last recorded17,953 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EVV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 17,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 15,920 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 14,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,051 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 14,051 miles

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

Central Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,964 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,661 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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YY59 EVV is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY59 EVV, 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 YY59 EVV registered?

YY59 EVV is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is YY59 EVV safe to buy?

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