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GY16 YEV

2016 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,910 mi
Last recorded15,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Tiger14,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 YEV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 15,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 15,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 15,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 15,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 15,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 13,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 11,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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GY16 YEV is a 2016 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 14,299 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 GY16 YEV, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY16 YEV registered?

GY16 YEV is a 2016 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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The MOT history for GY16 YEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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