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P1 FCP

1997 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 FCP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 26,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,527 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 26,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 26,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 25,914 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 25,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 25,190 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 25,190 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 24,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,550 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 18,442 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise front o/side indicator bracket bent causing wire to chaff on front forkes when turned.

\advise rear brake pedal bent

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 5,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,553 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 4,417 miles

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

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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P1 FCP is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P1 FCP, 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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P1 FCP is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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