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Y647 HGX

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 HGX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Spaced Unevenly In Clamps (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,330 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,418 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 21,837 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 20,375 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,811 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,718 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 17,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 17,707 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 May 2012 17,438 miles

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

rear tyre has a cut of 25mm

Pass 26 May 2011 17,015 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 16,802 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,038 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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Y647 HGX is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y647 HGX, 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 Y647 HGX registered?

Y647 HGX is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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