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P493 JRJ

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,020 mi
Last recorded23,020 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 JRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 23,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,213 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 19,302 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 19,302 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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P493 JRJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P493 JRJ, 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 P493 JRJ registered?

P493 JRJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P493 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 JRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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