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P62 GJF

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,817 mi
Last recorded47,817 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,544 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,859 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 37,858 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,401 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,161 miles

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005
Fail 16 Sep 2005 31,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P62 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P62 GJF, 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 P62 GJF registered?

P62 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P62 GJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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