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P439 MOL

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,068 mi
Last recorded23,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 MOL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 23,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,306 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 21,306 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,577 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,315 miles

cant see rear brake master cyl

Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,639 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 11,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,857 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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P439 MOL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P439 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 P439 MOL registered?

P439 MOL is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P439 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 MOL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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