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P272 ETV

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,487 mi
Last recorded29,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 ETV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,487 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 29,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Also Slight Bind (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 29,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,458 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,419 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 20,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 17,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P272 ETV 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 82.4%.

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 P272 ETV, 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 P272 ETV registered?

P272 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P272 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 ETV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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