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MV02 UCW

2002 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,680 mi
Last recorded39,680 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 UCW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 39,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 39,670 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 36,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 36,620 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,696 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,842 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rear drive chain has tight sections

Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rear drive chain has tight sections

Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,870 miles

headlight glass cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,129 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,389 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,948 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,938 miles

Inner Front Lower Wheel modified significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,480 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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MV02 UCW is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV02 UCW, 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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MV02 UCW is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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