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Y482 YCR

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,297 mi
Last recorded46,297 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 YCR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 46,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 43,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 41,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 40,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 40,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 36,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 36,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,022 miles

clutch lever touches screen on fullr/h lock

master cylinder touches screen on full l/h lock

rear shock absorber slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handguard/Mirror fouling screen on full lock

Ignition switch has bolt missing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,905 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handguard/Mirror fouling screen on full lock

Ignition switch has bolt missing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,646 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,838 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Revs rise slightly on full lock

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Revs rise slightly on full lock

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,343 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,387 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,387 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,749 miles

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

Rear 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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Y482 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y482 YCR, 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 Y482 YCR registered?

Y482 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y482 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 YCR shows 22 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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