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P105 HCC

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 HCC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 94,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,618 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,214 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,683 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear linkage pivot worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,489 miles

Brake pedal pivot worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Gear linkage pivot worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,471 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,732 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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P105 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,175 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 P105 HCC, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P105 HCC registered?

P105 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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