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PRZ 4551

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRZ 4551
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,234 miles

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

n/s/f footrest clip missing.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 39,199 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced n/s/r top engine bolt missing. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced o/s/f top engine bolt missing. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,087 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Rusty also. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 37,087 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight Rusty also. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 36,090 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,933 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 27,933 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,636 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 27,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,036 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,316 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 16,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 9,340 miles

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

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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PRZ 4551 is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PRZ 4551, 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 PRZ 4551 registered?

PRZ 4551 is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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