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P143 VVL

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,288 mi
Last recorded64,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 64,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,756 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 63,306 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,838 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 60,838 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 59,037 miles

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

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,364 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,362 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,085 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 May 2012 58,085 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,946 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 43,870 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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P143 VVL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P143 VVL, 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 P143 VVL registered?

P143 VVL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P143 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 VVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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