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P347 JYB

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,486 mi
Last recorded28,486 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 JYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,486 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 28,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly twist grip loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 83,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slightly binding front brakes

Pass 13 May 2017 76,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,557 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,557 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 33,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,506 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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P347 JYB is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 31,602 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 P347 JYB, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P347 JYB registered?

P347 JYB is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P347 JYB safe to buy?

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