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PY52 HVG

2002 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,486 mi
Last recorded43,486 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger26,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HVG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,081 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,090 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,226 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

high beam warning light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,624 miles

high beam warning light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,795 miles

high beam warning light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2019 35,795 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

high beam warning light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,701 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 34,701 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,733 miles

wrong size front tyre fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 33,733 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

wrong size front tyre fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 25,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,585 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,922 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2009 23,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,843 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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PY52 HVG is a 2002 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY52 HVG, 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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What year was PY52 HVG registered?

PY52 HVG is a 2002 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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