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R982 KRY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,804 mi
Last recorded37,804 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 37,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,320 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,188 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

side stand bent

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,026 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 27,995 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,760 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,033 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 20,581 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 18,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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R982 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R982 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R982 KRY registered?

R982 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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