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Y947 RNH

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,183 mi
Last recorded30,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 RNH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 30,183 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 29,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,169 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 27,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 27,991 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 27,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 27,941 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 27,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,887 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,887 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 23,323 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,323 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,285 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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Y947 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y947 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 Y947 RNH registered?

Y947 RNH is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y947 RNH safe to buy?

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