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MA51 AXZ

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,731 mi
Last recorded27,731 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 AXZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 27,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 27,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 27,378 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,995 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 26,974 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,895 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,239 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion chrome begning to lift at extreme of travel (2.3.1)

rear tyre has a plug in it

Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,217 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion chrome begning to lift at extreme of travel (2.3.1)

rear tyre has a plug in it

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,642 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2008 13,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,182 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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MA51 AXZ is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA51 AXZ, 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 MA51 AXZ registered?

MA51 AXZ is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is MA51 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 AXZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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