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GK02 XFY

2002 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,499 mi
Last recorded22,499 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 XFY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 22,499 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,212 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2025 22,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,707 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,707 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,334 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 19,334 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,570 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,793 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 16,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,570 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 14,532 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,507 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 11,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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GK02 XFY is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK02 XFY, 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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GK02 XFY is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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