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R873 WHJ

1997 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

19,677 mi
Last recorded19,677 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 WHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 19,677 miles

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

gear change lever free play

Fail 4 Jul 2022 19,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several in both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

gearchange lever freeplay

Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 18,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 18,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,115 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 17,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,264 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,915 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,613 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,613 miles

Front 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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R873 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,175 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 R873 WHJ, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R873 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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