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R176 EPP

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 EPP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,487 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 43,486 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,800 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,787 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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R176 EPP is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 27,773 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 R176 EPP, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R176 EPP registered?

R176 EPP is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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