MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front both brake discs on the limit for minimum thickness
Rear brake disc on minimum thickness limit
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
headlamp aim little low
side stand bent
throttle cable rubbing on bottom yoke
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R521 TBW, 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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What year was R521 TBW registered?
R521 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R521 TBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R521 TBW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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