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R45 EGY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,003 mi
Last recorded37,003 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,003 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,979 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,951 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted pair (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,972 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 33,949 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,107 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 33,093 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,531 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 31,531 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

right head lamp has falt

Pass 28 May 2010 28,515 miles

head lamp not working

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 May 2010 28,514 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

head lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,269 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,269 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 24,144 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R45 EGY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R45 EGY, 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 R45 EGY registered?

R45 EGY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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