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Y549 OGV

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 OGV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024

Right and left handlebar switchgear insecure. Safe operation of the motorcycle is not adversely affected.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,391 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,391 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,383 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,196 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 83,927 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 81,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,230 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front wheel has a slightly distorted rim

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,982 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012
Fail 20 Nov 2012

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,802 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 55,794 miles

Front Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,582 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 50,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,676 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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Y549 OGV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y549 OGV, 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 Y549 OGV registered?

Y549 OGV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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