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R508 TLD

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,348 mi
Last recorded19,348 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 19,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,413 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 15,413 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 15,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,344 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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R508 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R508 TLD, 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 R508 TLD registered?

R508 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R508 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 TLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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