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VX51 WTZ

2001 Triumph Tiger 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I24,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measures 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Spoke nipples corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,869 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke nipples rusty (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 35,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 35,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 35,289 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 35,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,861 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

only 1 of the 2 headlights illuminate on dip beam. left has no dip beam

tyre pressures were very low, re-inflated for test

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,673 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beam deflector fitted to headlamp (flat beam image).

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 34,639 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,620 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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VX51 WTZ is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,212 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 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 WTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 WTZ is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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