CarVerify

Free Car Check

N796 GLR

1996 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,527 mi
Last recorded33,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 GLR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 33,527 miles

Rear caliper upper fixing bolt for carrier mount worn/loose

Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,924 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 32,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

front brake feels spongy advise a fluid system bleed

Pass 20 May 2022 32,372 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 32,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 28,111 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,617 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 25,592 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,698 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,698 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,799 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
Full Triumph Tiger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N796 GLR is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N796 GLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N796 GLR?

You can check the full history of N796 GLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N796 GLR registered?

N796 GLR is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N796 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 GLR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N796 GLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N796 GLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.