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P589 FKL

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,138 mi
Last recorded44,138 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 FKL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 44,138 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,425 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,425 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,425 miles

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

chain guard missing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,424 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,424 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s bar end weight has sharp edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,718 miles

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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P589 FKL is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P589 FKL, 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 P589 FKL registered?

P589 FKL is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P589 FKL safe to buy?

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