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Y179 YRP

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 YRP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,944 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 45,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,396 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,869 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 13,415 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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Y179 YRP is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,815 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 Y179 YRP, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y179 YRP registered?

Y179 YRP is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y179 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 YRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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