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R268 DCL

1998 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,267 mi
Last recorded33,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 DCL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,835 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,822 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,524 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,518 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,677 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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R268 DCL is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R268 DCL, 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 R268 DCL registered?

R268 DCL is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R268 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 DCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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