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LG06 BNU

2006 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger21,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 BNU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,576 miles

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 54,542 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,539 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

gear selector peddle missing securing bolt

Nearside Rear pillion foot peg hitting swing arm on full suspension compression

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 53,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear sprocket carrier bearing excessively worn

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,813 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 52,808 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,003 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 46,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 42,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,123 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 36,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 36,714 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,530 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 36,530 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,162 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,605 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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LG06 BNU is a 2006 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 21,726 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 LG06 BNU, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG06 BNU registered?

LG06 BNU is a 2006 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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