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NK51 WVD

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WVD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,000 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 49,968 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 49,073 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 48,025 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,979 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 43,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,037 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,823 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,479 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,065 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 41,848 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,848 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,278 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,831 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,786 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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NK51 WVD is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NK51 WVD, 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 NK51 WVD registered?

NK51 WVD is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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