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P548 FVO

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,215 mi
Last recorded20,215 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 FVO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 20,211 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,736 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 19,736 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,609 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,601 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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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P548 FVO is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P548 FVO, 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 P548 FVO registered?

P548 FVO is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P548 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 FVO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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