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VU06 UAO

2006 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,453 mi
Last recorded43,453 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger21,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UAO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 43,453 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 43,453 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 39,286 miles

front going slightly out of shape low tread in places

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,754 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,532 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,894 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,219 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 24,219 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,827 miles

the rear brake is slightly dragging

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,548 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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VU06 UAO is a 2006 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

VU06 UAO is a 2006 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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