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W257 RHU

2000 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,262 mi
Last recorded19,262 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Tiger25,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RHU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 19,262 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 19,250 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working 50% inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Housing / switch gear insecure to handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,075 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 18,701 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 16,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 11,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 10,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,807 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 10,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,018 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 10,012 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,736 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W257 RHU is a 2000 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,426 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 W257 RHU, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W257 RHU registered?

W257 RHU is a 2000 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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