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R521 TBW

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,988 mi
Last recorded66,988 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 TBW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 66,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 66,966 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,221 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 62,194 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 56,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,399 miles

Front both brake discs on the limit for minimum thickness

Rear brake disc on minimum thickness limit

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,374 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,456 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,456 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,426 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,792 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,628 miles

headlamp aim little low

side stand bent

throttle cable rubbing on bottom yoke

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 34,739 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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