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DS02 DFZ

2002 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,429 mi
Last recorded51,429 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 DFZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 51,429 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 51,429 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,861 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 50,715 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,554 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 49,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,880 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,831 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 17,318 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.E1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,755 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 14,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 6,844 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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DS02 DFZ is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 26,384 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 DS02 DFZ, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS02 DFZ is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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