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R615 NDS

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 NDS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 81,394 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chain soft link not correctly riveted.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,301 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,301 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,860 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 57,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,109 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 53,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 52,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,446 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 44,271 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 44,266 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,655 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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R615 NDS is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R615 NDS, 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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R615 NDS is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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