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P991 SYF

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,874 mi
Last recorded24,874 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 24,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,096 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 22,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 20,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 19,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,164 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,301 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 16,224 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

front wheel bearings can not be checked as brake bindind badly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,119 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 15,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,150 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 7,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 5,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 3,608 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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P991 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P991 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 P991 SYF registered?

P991 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P991 SYF safe to buy?

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