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R95 CDV

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 CDV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 20,091 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 17,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,844 miles

pinch bolt missing top yoke

Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,227 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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R95 CDV is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R95 CDV, 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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What year was R95 CDV registered?

R95 CDV is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R95 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 CDV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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