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P220 GJF

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,467 mi
Last recorded43,467 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 43,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 43,462 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 43,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,822 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 41,822 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,022 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,192 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight drag front wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,182 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,157 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,341 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 21,250 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,536 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 16,536 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 11,797 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 May 2007 5,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 5,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,444 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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P220 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P220 GJF, 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 P220 GJF registered?

P220 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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