MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear torque arm bush perished
front and rear tyre walls starting to perish
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
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S589 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 S589 MEW, 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 S589 MEW registered?
S589 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S589 MEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S589 MEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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