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OY02 VMA

2002 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VMA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,897 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,862 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock pulls front brake on (2.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from cooler

Pass 31 May 2016 93,510 miles

Number plate slightly deteriorated, but still able to be read from 15m.

Pass 23 May 2015 85,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 75,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 65,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,123 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,104 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,615 miles

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 8 Sep 2006 12,408 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 10,430 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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OY02 VMA is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY02 VMA, 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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OY02 VMA is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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