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R982 KUT

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,540 mi
Last recorded24,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 23,305 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 22,724 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 22,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 22,043 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,665 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,451 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,967 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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R982 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUT, 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 R982 KUT registered?

R982 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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