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EO51 VVU

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VVU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,522 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 44,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 44,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 43,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 43,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,156 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,889 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,228 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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EO51 VVU is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO51 VVU, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 VVU registered?

EO51 VVU is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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