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Y234 HKE

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,111 mi
Last recorded77,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 HKE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,111 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 77,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,785 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 76,785 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 747,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,166 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 64,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2008 48,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 48,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,833 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 14 Jun 2006 26,971 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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Y234 HKE is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y234 HKE, 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 Y234 HKE registered?

Y234 HKE is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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