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Y985 RDL

2001 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,306 mi
Last recorded32,306 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Triumph Tiger25,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 RDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 32,198 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly bent

nearside front fairing marked, scratched

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,925 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly bent

nearside front fairing marked, scratched

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,837 miles

advise fuel cap drain blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 25,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 25,480 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,949 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Apr 2007 14,949 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,294 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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Y985 RDL is a 2001 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y985 RDL, 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 Y985 RDL registered?

Y985 RDL is a 2001 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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