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SSG 227P

1997 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,218 mi
Last recorded14,218 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Tiger29,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 227P
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.3mm recommend replace (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.1mm in place ,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight wear in drive chain and rear sprocket

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,466 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition ,fully floating front brake disc

slight oil contamination engine/gearbox

Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,279 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

advise condition of front brake disc. "Fully floating"

Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,279 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise condition of front brake disc. "Fully floating"

Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,351 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 10,349 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,923 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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SSG 227P is a 1997 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 29,175 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 SSG 227P, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSG 227P is a 1997 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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