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N597 FLC

1995 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,020 mi
Last recorded17,020 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 FLC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 17,020 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 16,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 16,616 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,977 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,976 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,364 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 15,364 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both front brake discs starting to to pit and corrode.

front tyre starting to split and perish in tread pattern.

slight play in rear lower suspention linkage.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 14,738 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre starting to split/perish on tread pattern.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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N597 FLC is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 34,925 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 N597 FLC, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N597 FLC registered?

N597 FLC is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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