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Y559 OGV

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 OGV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,593 miles

Nearside near side foot peg loose

Fail 26 Mar 2021 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside near side foot peg loose

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,428 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 404,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 404,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,063 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,734 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 20,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,830 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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Y559 OGV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y559 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 Y559 OGV registered?

Y559 OGV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y559 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 OGV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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