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R549 LUT

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,861 mi
Last recorded37,861 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 37,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,834 miles

sprocket nuts rubbing swing arm due to wheel being loose

Fail 20 Nov 2023 37,834 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

sprocket nuts rubbing swing arm due to wheel being loose

Pass 11 Jun 2022 35,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 35,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake component insecure front disc pad securing bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,108 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 27,090 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 24,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 23,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,703 miles

dip head light slight low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,739 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,401 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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R549 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R549 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 R549 LUT registered?

R549 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R549 LUT safe to buy?

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