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P499 PVS

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 PVS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,616 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 52,616 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,862 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 47,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,154 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 40,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 38,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 May 2006 38,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P499 PVS is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P499 PVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P499 PVS registered?

P499 PVS is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P499 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 PVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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