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DY02 EXP

2002 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,163 mi
Last recorded42,163 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 EXP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 42,125 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Engine oil leak from engine side case.

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light bulb out

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 38,362 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light bulb out

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,637 miles

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension bush seizing and starting to restrict movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 35,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension bush seizing and starting to restrict movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,736 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 30,736 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear wheel rim corrosion around spoke nipples

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,186 miles

Rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 26,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,350 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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DY02 EXP is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY02 EXP, 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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What year was DY02 EXP registered?

DY02 EXP is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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