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YM51 SHV

2002 Triumph Tiger 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Tiger 955I16,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 SHV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 68,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,898 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 66,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 59,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,913 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 56,903 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,829 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,818 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,418 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,401 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,532 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,530 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,026 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 36,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,516 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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YM51 SHV is a 2002 Triumph Tiger 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 16,196 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 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM51 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM51 SHV registered?

YM51 SHV is a 2002 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YM51 SHV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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