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P909 MKK

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,436 mi
Last recorded85,436 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 MKK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,959 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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P909 MKK is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P909 MKK, 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 P909 MKK registered?

P909 MKK is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P909 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 MKK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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