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Y642 GUF

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,481 mi
Last recorded30,481 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 GUF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 30,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 30,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 29,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,711 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,351 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,197 miles

Front Starting to perish in grooves

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Rim slightly distorted both sides but not affecting tyre bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 28,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Starting to perish in grooves

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Rim slightly distorted both sides but not affecting tyre bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,445 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 26,445 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,354 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,728 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,683 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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Y642 GUF is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y642 GUF, 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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Y642 GUF is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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