MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
gear change lever free play
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
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
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
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
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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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