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N317 MGJ

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 886cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 MGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine886cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,307 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake caliper mounting/support bracket bush worn and rubber missing (1.1.21 (c))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Gear change pedal bent

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,299 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake caliper mounting/support bracket bush worn and rubber missing (1.1.21 (c))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Gear change pedal bent

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 75,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 74,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 72,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 71,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 64,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,573 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 60,573 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 58,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,353 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 55,906 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 55,880 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,771 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Gear lever pivots worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,474 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,993 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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N317 MGJ is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 886cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N317 MGJ, 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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N317 MGJ is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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