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Y161 EGR

2001 Triumph Tiger 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I24,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 EGR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,116 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 43,116 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 41,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,025 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,260 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,937 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,424 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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Y161 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y161 EGR, 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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Y161 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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