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P419 EFJ

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 EFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 45,449 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 45,449 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 45,082 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,277 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 41,272 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,757 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,757 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 37,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 36,536 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,243 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 34,231 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,526 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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P419 EFJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P419 EFJ, 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 P419 EFJ registered?

P419 EFJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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