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OV59 MZU

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,341 mi
Last recorded43,341 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs18,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MZU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,341 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 36,409 miles

Front Front fork dust seals worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,023 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 36,023 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,646 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,126 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,397 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 19,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 16,737 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,805 miles

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 9,805 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,478 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 8,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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OV59 MZU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV59 MZU, 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 OV59 MZU registered?

OV59 MZU is a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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