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R132 EMB

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,951 mi
Last recorded30,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EMB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 29,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 28,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,169 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,943 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 26,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle operation stiff

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,105 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,103 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,740 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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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R132 EMB is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R132 EMB, 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 R132 EMB registered?

R132 EMB is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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