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S589 MEW

1998 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,315 mi
Last recorded35,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 MEW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,676 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 34,676 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 33,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,634 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 31,634 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,997 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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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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