CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y79 OPV

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 OPV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 76,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 73,949 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 70,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,261 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,041 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2010 42,128 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,702 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,447 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
Full Triumph Tiger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y79 OPV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y79 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y79 OPV?

You can check the full history of Y79 OPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y79 OPV registered?

Y79 OPV is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y79 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 OPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y79 OPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y79 OPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.