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P62 VGN

1997 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,022 mi
Last recorded34,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 VGN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,022 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 34,022 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,530 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,059 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,395 miles

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

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 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

P62 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P62 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 VGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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