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R399 OFL

1998 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 OFL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 34,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,369 miles

Central Lower oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,147 miles

Full light warning light (On speedo clock) not working

Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Full light warning light (On speedo clock) not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,818 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 27,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 21,411 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 21,411 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,071 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 14,071 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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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R399 OFL is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R399 OFL, 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 R399 OFL registered?

R399 OFL is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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