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Y282 FTA

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,440 mi
Last recorded25,440 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 FTA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 25,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight not working on dip beam

Fail 19 May 2012 25,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tail light bulb not working

offside front headlight not working on dip beam

Pass 6 May 2011 22,917 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 22,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,865 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 16,542 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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Y282 FTA is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y282 FTA, 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 Y282 FTA registered?

Y282 FTA is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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