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S453 RDW

1998 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,052 mi
Last recorded58,052 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 RDW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 44,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,359 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,291 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 31,520 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,970 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,970 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,599 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,080 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

R/H pillion peg slightly loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 10,308 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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S453 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S453 RDW, 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 S453 RDW registered?

S453 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S453 RDW safe to buy?

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