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P491 KSX

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,095 mi
Last recorded32,095 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 KSX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,954 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight binding on rear brake

tread blocks lifting at edges

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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P491 KSX is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P491 KSX, 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 P491 KSX registered?

P491 KSX is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P491 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 KSX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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