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L7 SDW

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,898 mi
Last recorded54,898 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SDW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 54,898 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 54,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wires hanging loose around front forks

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 52,664 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 52,664 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,243 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,239 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,390 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,634 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,634 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,165 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,346 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,346 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 11,729 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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L7 SDW is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 L7 SDW, 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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L7 SDW is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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