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L900 LJD

1997 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 LJD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 61,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed both walls split to cords 110/80x19 59h Avon Distan & Bridgestone Adventure on the rear (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,578 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 25,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 23,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,269 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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L900 LJD is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,175 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 L900 LJD, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L900 LJD registered?

L900 LJD is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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