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N286 WUP

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,530 mi
Last recorded31,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 WUP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 31,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,767 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 29,744 miles

Drive chain excessively tight with rider (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip to right on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,586 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 25,586 miles

Drive chain excessively tight With rider (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip to right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 25,549 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Around Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Around Spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 24,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced ignition / lock very loose libale to fall out (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake binding

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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N286 WUP is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 31,602 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 N286 WUP, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N286 WUP is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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