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VU06 YVJ

2006 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,050 mi
Last recorded25,050 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger21,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 25,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 24,558 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 23,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 22,610 miles

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 21,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,503 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,112 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 4,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,403 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 YVJ is a 2006 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

VU06 YVJ is a 2006 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 YVJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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