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VU61 YGT

2011 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,005 mi
Last recorded30,005 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Tiger 105016,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YGT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 30,005 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 30,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 26,990 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 26,990 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Defective switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 24,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 20,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 19,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,188 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 12,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 10,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 9,231 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2015 7,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,084 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 17,430 MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 103
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49
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VU61 YGT is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,178 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 YGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 YGT registered?

VU61 YGT is a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 YGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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