MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)
Horn missing (1.7.1)
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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