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P401 MOL

1997 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 MOL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,855 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Tap is leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up Fractures from every spoke hole. (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured Cracked in several places. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,485 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 39,485 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive free play brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,616 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) spindle nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,524 miles

pinch bolt missing from bottom yoke

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,559 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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P401 MOL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P401 MOL, 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 P401 MOL registered?

P401 MOL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P401 MOL safe to buy?

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