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R976 KRY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 48,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,694 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,093 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,159 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,324 miles

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,375 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,560 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,527 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,009 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,988 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,164 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 30,164 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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R976 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R976 KRY, 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 R976 KRY registered?

R976 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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