MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
slight bind to front brake
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
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E997 ELK is a 1987 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1987 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 10,634 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 E997 ELK, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E997 ELK registered?
E997 ELK is a 1987 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 August 1987.
Is E997 ELK safe to buy?
The MOT history for E997 ELK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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