MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 BBD is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,175 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 R472 BBD, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R472 BBD is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R472 BBD safe to buy?
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