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Y457 JBM

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 JBM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 58,689 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 58,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail very creaky in movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock damper rod has some wear

Pass 30 May 2017 58,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,303 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Handlebar Ends have sharp edges

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

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Screen has sharp bolts

Pass 6 May 2015 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

gaters fitted front forks

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,077 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,077 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,064 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,062 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

nearside stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

nearside stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,737 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

light cracks in sidewall of front tyre

nearside stop lamp bulb not working

Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,737 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

light cracks in sidewall of front tyre

nearside stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 23 May 2007 27,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 27,586 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,938 miles

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

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

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

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 JBM is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JBM, 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 JBM is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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