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W717 YGS

2000 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Tiger25,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 YGS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 26,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,788 miles

Number plate has slightly reduced border.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 23,784 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Number plate has slightly reduced border.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 21,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot evident. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 20,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,201 miles

number plate slightly smaller then std

Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,695 miles

early signs of binding front brake

Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,062 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,856 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate slightly deterated.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 11,849 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate slightly deterated.

slight cracking in front tyre side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,770 miles

very slight cracking in rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 7,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 6,478 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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W717 YGS is a 2000 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,426 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 W717 YGS, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W717 YGS registered?

W717 YGS is a 2000 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W717 YGS safe to buy?

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