Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles, the 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs (2009)

195 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

CarHunch analysed 195 real MOT records for the 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Tiger 1050 ABS matches the UK average almost exactly at 79.6% first-time pass rate, suggesting typical reliability for a bike of this age and mileage. However, 15.4% of these machines have recorded dangerous defects during MOT history—electrical, braking, or structural issues that demand serious pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 20,500 miles on average, these Tigers show modest use for their age, yet still accumulate almost one failure per vehicle and nearly four advisories, pointing to wear in consumables like chains, sprockets, and lighting rather than catastrophic failures. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system (carburettor gumming is common on older Triumps left standing) and run a full MOT history check to spot any pattern of dangerous defects on the specific machine you're eyeing.

We have limited data for the 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.92

Over 9.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–25k

For context

These stats describe 195 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	179	90.9%	0.98

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,190

typical

12,711

low mileage

25,281

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs vehicles fall between 12,711 and 25,281 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,711 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,711–25,281 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 34,129 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abss are still being driven.

Strong survival — 112 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.92

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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