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P983 SYF

1997 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 44,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,066 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,787 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,787 miles

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

number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P983 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P983 SYF, 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 P983 SYF registered?

P983 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P983 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 SYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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