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N69 TJU

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,247 mi
Last recorded46,247 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 TJU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 46,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Font and rear brake disc have surface corrosion

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,472 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,555 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 43,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,369 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted, Baffled at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 35,426 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 33,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,069 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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N69 TJU is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N69 TJU, 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 N69 TJU registered?

N69 TJU is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N69 TJU safe to buy?

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