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Y248 SUR

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,707 mi
Last recorded55,707 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 SUR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 55,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 55,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 55,464 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,246 miles

Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 55,246 miles

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

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,820 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,816 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 53,802 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,616 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 51,616 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Left hand side Grip and switch gear. (2.1.1c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning on full lock. (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak Front drive ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,415 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak Front drive ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,709 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,063 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

clutch cable frayed

front brakes bind slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,063 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

clutch cable frayed

front brakes bind slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,017 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,017 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,336 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,336 miles

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

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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Y248 SUR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y248 SUR, 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 Y248 SUR registered?

Y248 SUR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y248 SUR safe to buy?

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