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Y827 GDY

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,088 mi
Last recorded26,088 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 GDY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 26,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 24,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 23,157 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 23,157 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,684 miles

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

n/s handle bar grip slightly loose

Fail 21 Jul 2020 19,660 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

n/s handle bar grip slightly loose

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 18,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 14,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 11,560 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 10,261 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 8,036 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 3,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 2,361 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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Y827 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y827 GDY, 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 Y827 GDY registered?

Y827 GDY is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y827 GDY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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