MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
rear brake binding slightly
throttle slow to return
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front and rear brakes binding slightly
throttle slow to return
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)
front and rear brakes binding slightly
throttle slow to return
Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R638 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R638 NLJ, 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 R638 NLJ registered?
R638 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R638 NLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R638 NLJ 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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