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Y389 PNV

2001 Triumph Tiger 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,524 mi
Last recorded20,524 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I24,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 PNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 20,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 20,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 20,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 20,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 20,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 19,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 15,894 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,123 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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Y389 PNV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,212 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 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y389 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y389 PNV registered?

Y389 PNV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y389 PNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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