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N349 PUW

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 PUW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 54,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,592 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 53,592 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,004 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,004 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,002 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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N349 PUW is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N349 PUW, 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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What year was N349 PUW registered?

N349 PUW is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N349 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 PUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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