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Y942 RNH

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,656 mi
Last recorded30,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 RNH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,656 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 30,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 30,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 29,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 28,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,132 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 26,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,407 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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Y942 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y942 RNH, 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 Y942 RNH registered?

Y942 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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