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R862 TLN

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,582 mi
Last recorded28,582 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 TLN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,331 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,087 miles

Lower chain guide missing

Fail 20 Jun 2022 24,087 miles

Lower chain guide missing

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,537 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,370 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 23,369 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2017 23,302 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 23,301 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,184 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 May 2014 23,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

r/h lever hand guard touching fairing on full lock

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,331 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,330 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,955 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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R862 TLN is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green 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 R862 TLN, 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 R862 TLN registered?

R862 TLN is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R862 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 TLN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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