MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
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R479 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R479 LUT, 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 R479 LUT registered?
R479 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R479 LUT safe to buy?
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