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R937 XEG

1997 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 XEG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,948 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 92,300 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 92,279 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front and rear brake pads have uneven wear.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,591 miles

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

Gear selector ball joint wearing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,890 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 63,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,222 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,609 miles

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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R937 XEG is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R937 XEG, 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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R937 XEG is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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