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R223 NAY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,817 mi
Last recorded44,817 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 44,817 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 44,270 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,686 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 39,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,487 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 34,360 miles

Front tyre showing signs of age, cracks in tread.

Pass 14 May 2013 33,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,070 miles

one dip headlight not working

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 27,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 21,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 18,644 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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R223 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R223 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 R223 NAY registered?

R223 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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