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Y234 UJC

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 UJC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,917 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,969 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,852 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,825 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,825 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,825 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake Pad Friction Material not secured to backing plate

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,825 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,825 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,825 miles

Front brake binding on slightly.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,829 miles

Advise Rear Number Plate is cracked.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Mar 2006 35,829 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Advise Rear Number Plate is cracked.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 UJC is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJC, 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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Y234 UJC is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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