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Y787 KGO

2001 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,526 mi
Last recorded50,526 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 KGO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 50,526 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 50,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,335 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,994 miles

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

Front slight bind on brake

Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,373 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear slight crack

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,763 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,763 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 24,221 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,008 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 23,006 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,418 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,349 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 9,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,869 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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Y787 KGO 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 Y787 KGO, 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 Y787 KGO registered?

Y787 KGO is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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