MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear shock absorber corroded
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak Front drive ()
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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
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
Coolant leak
Coolant leak
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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