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R216 NAY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,706 mi
Last recorded17,706 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 17,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 17,657 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 16,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,343 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 15,343 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 13,249 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 13,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,825 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 9,572 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 8,708 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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R216 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R216 NAY, 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 R216 NAY registered?

R216 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R216 NAY safe to buy?

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