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VU06 HLC

2006 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,312 mi
Last recorded28,312 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger21,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HLC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 26,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 26,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 25,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 23,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,010 miles

rear seat and rear footrest removed at time of retest

Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,009 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,070 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 13,070 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,665 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 8,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 5,890 miles

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

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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VU06 HLC is a 2006 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 21,726 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 VU06 HLC, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 HLC registered?

VU06 HLC is a 2006 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VU06 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 HLC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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