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MV06 GAO

2006 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,879 mi
Last recorded21,879 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Tiger21,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 GAO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 21,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,076 miles

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 20,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 19,111 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,765 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlight masked for dip.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,049 miles

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

headlight masked

Pass 21 May 2015 17,326 miles

Aftermarket adjustable brake lever fitted if moved from position 6 will cause inadequate reserve travel

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

L/H pannier mounting loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 May 2015 17,326 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

L/H pannier mounting loose

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,640 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

limited reserve travel on front brake lever.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 12,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,178 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2010 12,178 miles

Offside Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,006 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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MV06 GAO is a 2006 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 21,726 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 MV06 GAO, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV06 GAO registered?

MV06 GAO is a 2006 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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