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Y457 APW

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,230 mi
Last recorded45,230 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 APW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED WEEPING

Pass 2 Jun 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

horn poor working

miles blank in dash

Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,296 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front & rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

horn poor working

oil pipe corroded weak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,576 miles

horn poor working

oil pipes very corroded

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both fronts worn & (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,370 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn poor working

Fail 3 Aug 2016 40,370 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose yocks (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn poor working

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,751 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,749 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,235 miles

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

rear no plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,941 miles

rear no plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,822 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,340 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

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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Y457 APW is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y457 APW, 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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Y457 APW is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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