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Y211 PSN

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,403 mi
Last recorded43,403 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 PSN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 43,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 43,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022
Fail 30 Mar 2022

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020
Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,320 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 45,320 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 4,284 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 42,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 35,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2013 27,548 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 25,197 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,006 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 25,004 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,004 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,004 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,004 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,004 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,974 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 21,974 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 19,947 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y211 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y211 PSN, 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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Y211 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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