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R546 LUT

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,900 mi
Last recorded31,900 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 31,900 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 31,900 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2016 29,912 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,975 miles

chain tentioner rubber worn

Pass 22 May 2014 22,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,190 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,847 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,073 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Jun 2005 16,449 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 16,644 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R546 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R546 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 R546 LUT registered?

R546 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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