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P522 BPA

1996 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,236 mi
Last recorded8,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 BPA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 8,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,990 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear brake performance low but meets requirements

unable to check front fork sliders gaiters fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 5,969 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear brake performance low but meets requirements

unable to check front fork sliders gaiters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,269 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 4,039 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,959 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 94,959 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery flat, bike will not start. exhaust not tested.

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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P522 BPA is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P522 BPA, 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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P522 BPA is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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