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LJ09 NEO

2009 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,731 mi
Last recorded33,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger18,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 NEO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 33,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 28,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 15,233 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 13,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,423 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,409 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 4,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LJ09 NEO is a 2009 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LJ09 NEO, 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 LJ09 NEO registered?

LJ09 NEO is a 2009 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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