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R630 FPU

1998 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 FPU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,185 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Indicators flashing slightly fast

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,251 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,746 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,672 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,762 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 30,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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R630 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R630 FPU, 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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R630 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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