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R98 NAY

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,626 mi
Last recorded39,626 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,626 miles

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

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

gear selector linkage slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,305 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,305 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,617 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s/f (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s/f (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,619 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,619 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,244 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,466 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals,

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,671 miles

rear brake binding on sligthly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,588 miles

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

fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect front frok seals.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain slightly corroded

vehicle shows signs of standing unused

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,576 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,576 miles

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

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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R98 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R98 NAY, 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 R98 NAY registered?

R98 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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