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N972 EKN

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,068 mi
Last recorded34,068 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 EKN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 34,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 16,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,487 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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N972 EKN is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N972 EKN, 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 N972 EKN registered?

N972 EKN is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N972 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 EKN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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