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N36 VPJ

1996 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,103 mi
Last recorded1,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 VPJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 1,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,544 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,937 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 39,879 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N36 VPJ is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N36 VPJ, 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 N36 VPJ registered?

N36 VPJ is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N36 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 VPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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